District Northern Population (2015) 332 Founded 1923 | Council Jezreel Valley Name meaning Gideon Village Local time Sunday 10:51 PM | |
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Founded by Transylvanian immigrants Weather 13°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 73% Humidity | ||
Kfar Gidon (Hebrew: כְּפַר גִּדְעוֹן, lit. Gideon Village) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located near Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of332.
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Map of Kfar Gidon, Israel
History
The moshav was founded in 1923 by immigrants from Transylvania who were members of Hapoel HaMizrachi, and was named after the Biblical figure of Gideon (Judges 7:1). At first the settlement was supposed to be called Moshav Transylvania and it was planned by architect Richard Kauffmann.
In 1956 it split in two co-operative societies; Kfar Gidon (ultra-orthodox) and Talmei Gidon (traditional/secular). However, as a result of reforms in the regional council, the village returned to having one administration.
Notable residents
References
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