Beit Uziel

Beit Uziel
בֵּית עוּזִיאֵל‎
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • standardBeit Uzi'el
Beit Uziel Central Synagogue
Beit Uziel Central Synagogue
Etymology: House of Uziel
Beit Uziel is located in Central Israel
Beit Uziel
Beit Uziel
Beit Uziel is located in Israel
Beit Uziel
Beit Uziel
Coordinates: 31°52′11″N 34°54′15″E / 31.86972°N 34.90417°E / 31.86972; 34.90417
Country Israel
DistrictCentral
CouncilGezer
AffiliationHapoel HaMizrachi
Founded1956
Founded byMoroccan and Indian Jews
Population
 (2022)[1]
659
Websitewww.bet-uziel.org

Beit Uziel (Hebrew: בֵּית עוּזִיאֵל) is a religious moshav in Israel. Located near Rehovot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 659.[1]

History

The village was founded in 1956 by Jews who had emigrated from Morocco and from India. Agricultural pursuits include vineyards, poultry farming chicken coops, and greenhouses.

References

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.