Beit Uziel
| Beit Uziel בֵּית עוּזִיאֵל | |
|---|---|
| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • standard | Beit Uzi'el |
 Beit Uziel Central Synagogue | |
  Beit Uziel | |
| Coordinates: 31°52′11.33″N 34°54′14.8″E / 31.8698139°N 34.904111°ECoordinates: 31°52′11.33″N 34°54′14.8″E / 31.8698139°N 34.904111°E | |
| District | Central |
| Council | Gezer |
| Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founded by | Moroccan and Indian Jewish immigrants |
| Population (2017)[1] | 623 |
| Name meaning | House of Uziel |
| Website | www.bet-uziel.org |
Beit Uziel (Hebrew: בֵּית עוּזִיאֵל) is a religious moshav in Israel. Located near Rehovot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2017 it had a population of 623.[1]
History
The village was founded in 1956 by Jews who had emigrated from Morocco and from India. Agricultural pursuits include vineyards, poultry farming chicken coops, and greenhouses.
References
- 1 2 "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
External links
- Official website (in Hebrew)
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