| Beit Hilkia | |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founded by | Former Jerusalem and ma'abarot residents |
| Council | Nahal Sorek |
| Region | Shephelah |
| Affiliation | Agudat Israel Workers |
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Beit Hilkia
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Beit Hilkia (Hebrew: בֵּית חִלְקִיָּה, lit. House of Hilkia) is an ultra-orthodox moshav in central Israel. Located in the Shephelah near Gedera, it falls under the jurisdiction of Nahal Sorek Regional Council. In 2006, it had a population of 470.
The village was established in 1953 by former residents of Jerusalem and ma'abarot who wanted to combine an ultra-orthodox and agricultural lifestyle. The Hilkia part of the name is taken from the Book of Psalms 119:57, and means "My portion is the LORD".
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