Zru'a
Zru'a
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| Coordinates: 31°27′29.52″N 34°37′28.56″E / 31.4582000°N 34.6246000°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Sdot Negev |
| Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founded by | Moroccan Jews |
| Population (2022)[1] | 532 |
Zru'a (Template:Lang-he-n, lit. Sown) is a religious moshav in southern Israel. Located near Netivot and the Gaza Strip, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 532.[1]
History
The village was established in 1953 by immigrants from Morocco. Its name is taken from the Book of Jeremiah 2:2;
Go, and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying: Thus saith the LORD: I remember for thee the affection of thy youth, the love of thine espousals; how thou wentest after Me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.
References
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
External links
- Zru'a Negev Information Centre