District Southern Affiliation Moshavim Movement Population (2015) 503 | Council Lakhish Founded 1955–1956 Local time Tuesday 6:13 AM | |
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Founded by Jewish refugees from North Africa Weather 7°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 87% Humidity | ||
Nir Hen (Hebrew: נִיר חֵ"ן, lit. Meadow of the 58 (ח"ן is 58 in Gematria)) is a moshav in south-central Israel. Located in Hevel Lakhish between Ashkelon and Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 503.
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Map of Nir Hen, Israel
History
The moshav was founded in 1956. Its name is in memory of the 58 passengers who traveled on El Al Flight 402 that was shot down over the skies of Bulgaria about a year before the community was founded. The community was originally settled by Jewish refugees from North Africa, and later other immigrants and native Israelis joined them.
The moshav was built, in part, on lands of a former Arab municipality, whose residents fled during the 1948 war.
Notable residents
References
Nir Hen Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA