Gefen

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Gefen
Gefen is located in Jerusalem, Israel
Gefen
Gefen
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Council Mateh Yehuda
Region Shephelah
Affiliation Hapoel HaMizrachi
Founded 1955
Founded by Moroccan Jews
Population (2008) 339[1]

Gefen (Hebrew: <templatestyles src="Script/styles_hebrew.css" />גֶּפֶן‎, lit. Grapevine) is a moshav in central Israel. Located between Beit Shemesh and Kiryat Malakhi, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 309.

The village was established in 1955 by immigrants from Morocco. It is named after Psalm 80:15: "God Almighty, look down from heaven and see; watch over this grapevine."[2]

References

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  2. Yizhaqi, Arie (ed.): Madrich Israel (Israel Guide: An Encyclopedia for the Study of the Land), Vol.9: Judaea, Jerusalem 1980, Keter Press, p.379 (Hebrew)