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| Founded | 1982 |
| Council | Mateh Yehuda |
| Region | Jerusalem corridor |
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Nataf
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| Website | natafnik.com |
Nataf (Hebrew: נָטָף) is a communal settlement in the Judean Mountains, 12 miles west of Jerusalem, Israel. It is under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006, Nataf had a population of 387.[1]
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Nataf is situated on a ridge bounded by Kefira Valley to the north and Hamisha Valley to the south; the elevation is around 500m above MSL. It lies at the end of a 3-mile road that passes through Abu Ghosh.
Nataf was founded in 1982 on private land purchased from residents of Abu Ghosh. [2]It overlooks Nataf Valley, a popular hiking destination. Nataf spring is watered all year round and has a number of small freshwater pools. The name Nataf is of biblical origins and referred to the incense Stacte. Many of the residents are Modern Orthodox. The village has a unique unaffiliated synagogue with three sections for prayer: a men's section, a women's section and a mixed section.
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