Shibolim
Shibolim
שיבולים | |
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| Etymology: Ears | |
  Shibolim  Shibolim | |
| Coordinates: 31°23′45″N 34°36′28″E / 31.39583°N 34.60778°E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Sdot Negev |
| Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi |
| Founded | 22 February 1952 |
| Founded by | Kurdish and Persian Jews |
Area | 4,000 dunams (4 km2 or 2 sq mi) |
| Population (2023)[1] | 420 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) |
Shibolim (Hebrew: שיבולים, lit. 'Ears') is a moshav in southern Israel, consisting of conservative and religious Jews. Located near Netivot and covering 4,000 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 420.[1]
History
The village was established on 22 February 1952 by immigrants from Iran and Kurdistan, who had previously been living in Yakhini. It was initially named Sharsheret Bet, before adopting its current name, taken from the Tanakh. Notable residents include Eliezer Avtabi, a member of the Knesset for the National Religious Party.
References
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Shibolim.
- Shibolim Negev Information Centre