Yish'i
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| Founded | 12 July 1950 | |
| Founded by | Yemenite Jews | |
| Council | Mateh Yehuda | |
| Region | Shephelah | |
| Affiliation | Hapoel HaMizrachi | |
Yish'i (Hebrew: יִשְׁעִי, lit. My Salvation) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 559.
The village was established on 12 July 1950 by immigrants from Yemen. Its name it taken from Psalms 27:1;
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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Coordinates: 31°45′2.51″N 34°58′0.47″E / 31.7506972°N 34.9667972°E
