Eitan, Israel Explained

Eitan
Hebname:אֵיתָן
Founded:1955
Founded By:Tunisian Jews
District:south
Council:Shafir
Affiliation:Hapoel HaMizrachi
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Coordinates:31.5719°N 34.7483°W
Meaning:Enduring

Eitan (Hebrew: אֵיתָן||Enduring) is a national-religious moshav in south-central Israel. Located in the southern Shephelah, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shafir Regional Council. In it had a population of .

Etymology

The name is taken from the biblical verse Numbers 24:21; "...Enduring is your dwelling place ...".[1]

History

The village was established in 1955 by Jewish immigrants from Tunisia.

The settlement is an agricultural cooperative, their main crops are citrus fruits, various fruits and vegetables.

Notes and References

  1. Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.155,