Shalva | |
Founded | 1952 |
Founded by | Libyan immigrants |
Council | Shafir |
Region | Western Negev |
Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
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Shalva
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Shalva (Hebrew: שַׁלְוָה, lit. Serenity) is a moshav shitufi in southern Israel. Located in the southern Shephelah near Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shafir Regional Council. In 2006, it had a population of 436.
The moshav was founded in 1952 by immigrants mostly from Libya. Its name is taken from the book of Psalms 122:7.
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