Peduim (Hebrew: פְּדוּיִים, lit. Ransomed) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev near Ofakim, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 522.[1]

Peduim
פדויים
پدوييم
Peduim is located in Northwest Negev region of Israel
Peduim
Peduim
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N 34°36′40″E / 31.32722°N 34.61111°E / 31.32722; 34.61111
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilMerhavim
AffiliationMoshavim Movement
Founded1950
Founded byYemenite Jews
Population
 (2022)[1]
522

History

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The moshav was established in 1950 by immigrants from Yemen. Like several other moshavim in the area, its name is taken from the Book of Isaiah 35:10;

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion, and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.