Gefen

This article is about the moshav. For other uses, see Geffen.
Gefen
Founded 1955
Founded by Moroccan Jews
Council Mateh Yehuda
Region Shephelah
Affiliation Hapoel HaMizrachi
Coordinates
Population 339[1] (2008)
Gefen

Gefen (Hebrew: גֶּפֶן‎‎, lit. Grapevine) is a moshav in central Israel. Located between Beit Shemesh and Kiryat Malakhi, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 309.

The village was established in 1955 by immigrants from Morocco.

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