Nir Tzvi
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| Nir Tz'vi | |
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  Nir Tz'vi | |
| Coordinates: 31°57′3.6″N 34°51′43.92″E / 31.951000°N 34.8622000°ECoordinates: 31°57′3.6″N 34°51′43.92″E / 31.951000°N 34.8622000°E | |
| Council | Lod Valley |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | Argentine immigrants |
| Website | www.nirzevi.muni.il |
Nir Tz'vi (Hebrew: נִיר צְבִי, lit. Zvi's Meadow) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Lod, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lod Valley Regional Council. In 2007 it had a population of 1,100.
The village was founded in 1954 by immigrants from Argentina. It was initially called Kfar Argentina (lit. Argentina Village), before being renamed after Maurice "Zvi" de Hirsch who had helped the Jews of Argentina.
External links
- Village website (Hebrew)
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