Peduim

Peduim
Peduim
Coordinates: 31°19′38.28″N 34°36′40.31″E / 31.3273000°N 34.6111972°E / 31.3273000; 34.6111972Coordinates: 31°19′38.28″N 34°36′40.31″E / 31.3273000°N 34.6111972°E / 31.3273000; 34.6111972
District Southern
Council Merhavim
Affiliation Moshavim Movement
Founded 1950
Founded by Yemenite Jews
Population (2015)[1] 471

Peduim (Hebrew: פְּדוּיִים, lit. Ransomed) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev near Ofakim, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 471.[1]

History

The moshav was established in 1950 by immigrants from Yemen. Like several other moshavim in the area, its name is taken from the Book of Isaiah 35:10;

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion, and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

References

  1. 1 2 "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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