Magshimim

Magshimim
מַגְשִׁימִים
Magshimim
Coordinates: 32°2′46.68″N 34°54′2.15″E / 32.0463000°N 34.9005972°E / 32.0463000; 34.9005972Coordinates: 32°2′46.68″N 34°54′2.15″E / 32.0463000°N 34.9005972°E / 32.0463000; 34.9005972
District Central
Council Drom HaSharon
Affiliation Agricultural Union
Founded 1949
Founded by Demobbed IDF soldiers
Population (2015)[1] 1,064

Magshimim (Hebrew: מַגְשִׁימִים, lit. Dream fulfillers) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Yehud, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 1,064.[1]

History

The moshav was formed in 1949 by demobilised IDF soldiers. They were later joined by other Israelis and immigrants from Poland.

Economy

Amongst other things, the moshav's economy is built on flower exports and manufacturing printers.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. Kornit Introduces Mid-Level Direct-to-Garment Printer, Water-Based Inks Business Exchange, 18 August 2006
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