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| Zanoah | |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founded by | Yemenite Jews |
| Council | Mateh Yehuda |
| Region | Jerusalem corridor |
| Affiliation | Agudat Israel Workers |
Zanoah (Hebrew: זָנוֹחַ) is a moshav in central Israel, near Beit Shemesh. It falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 427.
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[edit] History
The village was established in 1950 by immigrants from Yemen. In the following years most of the founders left and were replaced by immigrants from North Africa.
[edit] Geography
Nahal Zanoah is a stream that runs north and drains into Nahal Sorek. [1]
[edit] Education
The Beit Shemesh Yeshiva is located in Zanoah. Most of the students are from Ramat Beit Shemesh Alef. Aside from Talmud study, the curriculum includes English language and mathematics, and unlike many such institutions in Israel today, students study for the Bagrut matriculation exams. [2]
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Coordinates: 31°43′55.91″N 34°59′57.12″E / 31.7321972°N 34.9992°E
