Zimrat
Place in Southern, Israel
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Zimrat (Hebrew: זמרת, lit. '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 2023 it had a population of 802.[1]
Zimrat
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| Etymology: Song | |
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| Coordinates: 31.447710°N 34.552348°E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Sdot Negev |
| Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founded by | Tunisian Jews |
| Population (2023)[1] | 802 |
History
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[2] 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.
Notable residents
- Shlomo Karhi, academic, parliamentarian and government minister