District Central Affiliation Moshavim Movement Population (2015) 1,116 | Council Hefer Valley Founded 1949 Local time Wednesday 1:19 AM | |
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Founded by Czechoslovakian and Hungarian immigrants Weather 19°C, Wind E at 18 km/h, 47% Humidity | ||
Be'erotayim (Hebrew: בְּאֵרוֹתַיִם or בארותיים) is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain and covering 3,500 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 1,116.
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Map of Be'erotayim, Israel
Etymology
The name (meaning "Two Wells") is derived from the pre-1948 Arabic name "Bir Burin".
History
The moshav was founded in 1949 by immigrants from Czechoslovakia and Hungary. In 1956 it absorbed more immigrants from North Africa.
References
Be'erotayim Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA