Founded 22 February 1952 | Population (2015) 308 Local time Saturday 2:35 PM | |
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Founded by Kurdish and Persian Jews Weather 22°C, Wind W at 23 km/h, 43% Humidity | ||
Shibolim (Hebrew: שִׁבֳּלִים, lit. Ears) is a religious moshav in southern Israel. Located near Netivot and covering 4,000 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 308.
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Map of Shibolim, Israel
History
The village was established on 22 February 1952 by immigrants from Iran and Kurdistan, who had previously been living in Yakhini. It was initially named Sharsheret Bet, before adopting its current name, taken from the Tanakh. Notable residents include Eliezer Avtabi, a member of the Knesset for the National Religious Party.
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Shibolim Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA