Yedida
| Yedida | |
|---|---|
  Yedida | |
| Coordinates: 31°48′44.21″N 35°6′16.7″E / 31.8122806°N 35.104639°ECoordinates: 31°48′44.21″N 35°6′16.7″E / 31.8122806°N 35.104639°E | |
| Council | Mateh Yehuda |
| Region | Jerusalem corridor |
| Founded | 1964 |
Yedida (Hebrew: יְדִידָה, lit. Friend) is a special education institute and village in central Israel. Located between Abu Ghosh and Ma'ale HaHamisha, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 162.
The village was established in 1964 and was named after Jedidah, the mother of Josiah. It consists of a boarding school for people at the age of 17-50.