Binyamina
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Binyamina (Template:Lang-he-n) is a town in the Haifa District of Israel, south of Haifa and north of Netanya. Formerly an independent local council, in 2003 it merged with nearby Giv'at Ada. Prior to the merger, the population was 6,600. In 2004, according to Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, the population of Binyamina-Giv'at Ada was 9,800. [1]
History
The town was founded in 1922 and named after the Baron Edmond Benjamin James de Rothschild.
The archaeological site of Caesarea is located just west of Binyamina. The town is known for its production of wine and honey. It is the birthplace of the late Israeli songwriter Ehud Manor,[2] and is referenced in a number of his songs. It is also the birthplace of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
Transport
The Israel Railways train station in Binyamina is the last stop on the Binyamina-Tel Aviv suburban line and a transfer point on the Tel Aviv-Haifa intercity line. A direct non-stop train from Binyamina reaches Tel Aviv or Haifa in 30 minutes.
Economy
The Tishbi Winery, founded by Jonathan Tishbi, was established in Binyamina in 1985. The winery now produces one million bottles annually. [3] Plans have been drawn up to build a 150-acre (0.61 km2) wine park on the slopes between Binyamina and Zichron Ya'akov to promote wine tourism in Israel.[4]
Sister cities
References
- ^ 2004 population figures
- ^ "Ha'aretz Online: Thousands attend funeral of lyricist". Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- ^ Wine and Spirits / Family fortune
- ^ "Israel seeks to become wine tourism destination". Globes. 2008-01-17. Retrieved 2008-01-17.
- ^ Choose your family, Haaretz