Rotem (village)

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Rotem (Hebrew: רותם‎) is an Israeli settlement located in the northern Jordan River Valley along the Allon Road south-west of Shadmot Mehola The village receives its municipal services from the Biq'at Hayarden Regional Council.

Rotem was first established as a pioneer Nahal military outpost and later abandoned. Several failed attempts were made to try a reestablish either a military or civilian presence at the site. The current initiative was established in 2001.

The village is considered an ecological settlement in which all living aspects are attuned to being enironmentally-friendly. The village prides itself on being a joint non-Orthodox and Orthodox community.

The population of Rotem is about fifteen families including over forty children.