Shokeda

Shokeda (Hebrew: שׁוֹקֵדָה) is a religious moshav in southern Israel. Located approximately six kilometres west of Netivot and covering 6,000 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council.[2] In 2021 it had a population of 635.[1]

Shokeda
שׁוֹקֵדָה
Anemone coronaria blossom at Shokeda forest.
Anemone coronaria blossom at Shokeda forest.
Shokeda is located in Northwest Negev region of Israel
Shokeda
Shokeda
Shokeda is located in Israel
Shokeda
Shokeda
Coordinates: 31°25′20″N 34°31′29″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilSdot Negev
AffiliationHapoel HaMizrachi
Founded1957
Founded byMoroccan Jews
Population
 (2021)[1]
635

History

The village was established in 1957 by the Jewish Agency for Moroccan Jewish immigrants. They arrived in two groups, and the original aim was to found two settlements; Shokeda and Tzumha. However, only one of them was established.

In the late winter months, Shokeda becomes a tourist attraction due to the multitude of wild red poppy flowers that carpet the landscape.[3]

See also

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. Even rockets can't keep Israelis away from towns near Gaza Strip
  3. Karen Lehman Bloch Passage to Israel
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