Tzur Hadassah

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Tzur Hadassah (Hebrew: צור הדסה‎, lit. Rock of Hadassa is a communal settlement located in the Judean Hills in central Israel. Located around 15 minutes west of Jerusalem, it falls under the jurisdiction of Matte Yehuda Regional Council.

Housing about 1,000 families, the moshav is known to be made mostly of secular Jewish families. There are smaller communities of Reform or Progressive Jews, Modern Orthodox Jews and Mizrachi-traditional Jews.

Though Tzur Hadassah is fairly small and still growing, the town does have a mini market, several salons, a petting zoo, cafe and dog groomers.