Eliav, Israel

Eliav (Hebrew: אֱלִיאָב) is a communal settlement in south-central Israel. Located in Hevel Lakhish, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 691.[1]

Eliav
חָרוּב
إلياف
Eliav is located in Ashkelon region of Israel
Eliav
Eliav
Coordinates: 31°31′54″N 34°55′59″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilLakhish
Founded2004
Population
 (2021)[1]
691

History

Eliav was founded in 2004 and was initially named Haruv (חָרוּב) after the eponymous carob tree which grow in the region of the community. Secular, traditional and religious Jews live there and join as partners in education, Judaism and culture. The community supports the environment and is part of the ecosystem of the Shephelah. Planning and construction in the community is focused on preserving the environment.

In 2011, the name of the village changed to Eliav, in memory of Aryeh Eliav, a politician and activist.

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
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