Talmei Bilu
Place in Southern, Israel
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Talmei Bilu (Hebrew: תלמי ביל"ו, lit. 'Bilu Furrows') is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev desert near Netivot and Rahat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 708.[1]
Talmei Bilu
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| Etymology: Bilu Furrows | |
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| Coordinates: 31°26′17″N 34°38′43″E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Affiliation | Hitahdut HaIkarim |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founded by | Kurdish and Romanian Jews |
| Population (2024) | 708[1] |
History
The moshav was established in 1953 by immigrants from Kurdistan and Romania. Its name marked the 70th anniversary of the first Bilu arriving in the Land of Israel.