Yish'i

Yish'i
Council Mateh Yehuda
Region Shephelah
Affiliation Hapoel HaMizrachi
Founded 12 July 1950
Founded by Yemenite Jews

Yish'i (Hebrew: יִשְׁעִי, lit. My Salvation) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 559.

The village was established on 12 July 1950 by immigrants from Yemen. Its name it taken from Psalms 27:1;

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Coordinates: 31°45′2.51″N 34°58′0.47″E / 31.7506972°N 34.9667972°E / 31.7506972; 34.9667972

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