Mahseya | |
Founded | 1950 |
Founded by | Moroccan and Yemenite Jews |
Council | Mateh Yehuda |
Region | Shephelah |
Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
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Mahseya
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Mahseya (Hebrew: מַחְסֵיָה) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 385.
The village was established in 1950 by immigrants from Morocco and Yemen. Although it was later abandoned, it was re-settled by Cochin Jews. Its name is taken from the Jeremiah 32:12;
And I delivered the deed of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, in the presence of Hanamel mine uncle['s son], and in the presence of the witnesses that subscribed the deed of the purchase, before all the Jews that sat in the court of the guard.
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