Agur, Israel
| Agur עגור | |
|---|---|
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  Agur | |
| Coordinates: 31°41′54.83″N 34°54′38.71″E / 31.6985639°N 34.9107528°ECoordinates: 31°41′54.83″N 34°54′38.71″E / 31.6985639°N 34.9107528°E | |
| District | Jerusalem |
| Council | Mateh Yehuda |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founded by | Kurdish Jews |
| Population (2011) | 465[1] |
| Name meaning | Crane |
Agur (Hebrew: עָגוּר, lit. Crane) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2011 it had a population of 465.[1]
The village was established in 1950 by Kurdish Jews fleeing northern Iraq and Iran.[2] It is named for the Arab village of Ajjur, which was captured in October 1948 by the Fourth Battalion of the Giv'ati Brigade as part of Operation Yoav.
Agur winery produces wine from four blends – blanca, rose, kessem, and special reserve. Grapes from each vineyard in the Judean Mountains are fermented separately before being blended.[3]The owner and founder of the winery is Shuki Yashuv.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Locality File" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 2011. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ↑ Agur Winery
- ↑ L'Chaim - To Life
- ↑ The Judean Hills' secret Jewel, Jerusalem Post