District Northern Affiliation Moshavim Movement Founded by Yemenite immigrants Local time Monday 10:34 PM | Council Ma'ale Yosef Founded 1950 Population (2015) 312 | |
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Tzuriel (Hebrew: צוּרִיאֵל) is an moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Galilee, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 312.
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Map of Tzuriel, Israel
History
The moshav was established in 1950 on the lands of the depopulated Arab village of Suhmata. The founders were Yemenite Jews from the town of Beit 'Adaqah, led by spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Nehorai HaLevi. It was named for the biblical figure Zuriel, son of Abihail (Num 3:35).
After a number of years the founders left and a group of Moroccan immigrants moved in.
References
Tzuriel Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA