Zimrat | |
Foundation: | 1957 |
Founded By: | Tunisian Jews |
District: | south |
Council: | Sdot Negev |
Affiliation: | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
Pushpin Map: | Israel northwest negev#Israel |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 250 |
Coordinates: | 31.4477°N 34.5523°W |
Zimrat (he|זִמְרָת||Song) is a religious moshav in southern Israel. Located near Netivot and covering 4,500 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In it had a population of .
The village was established in 1957 by Jewish immigrants from Tunisia after a split in nearby Shuva. Initially called Shuva Bet, it was later renamed Zimrat, which was taken[1] from the Book of Exodus 15:2;
The LORD is my strength and song, and He is become my salvation; this is my God, and I will glorify Him; my father's God, and I will exalt Him.