District Northern Affiliation Moshavim Movement Population (2015) 341 | Council Ma'ale Yosef Founded 1949 Local time Sunday 3:36 AM | |
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Founded by Hungarian and Romanian Jews Weather 11°C, Wind S at 10 km/h, 92% Humidity Founders History of the Jews in Hungary, History of the Jews in Romania | ||
Shomera (Hebrew: שׁוֹמֵרָה, lit. Guard) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located near the Lebanese border, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 341.
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Map of Shomera, Israel
History
The village was established in 1949 by immigrants from Hungary and Romania near the Arab village of Tarbikha, which was depopulated in 1948. It is located on the border of the lands of Tarbikha and Iqrit. In 1950 they were joined by Jewish immigrants from Morocco. Its name reflects the moshav's proximity to the Lebanese border.
An Israel Defense Forces armory is located in the moshav.
References
Shomera Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA