Shalva BaMidbar
Shalva BaMidbar (Hebrew: שלווה במדבר, lit. Peace in the Desert), also known as Beit HaShanti BaMidbar (Hebrew: בית השנטי במדבר, Shanti House in the Desert) is a village in southern Israel. Located near Sde Boker, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat Negev Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 30.[1]
Shalva BaMidbar
שלווה במדבר | |
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  Shalva BaMidbar  Shalva BaMidbar | |
| Coordinates: 30°49′55″N 34°44′09″E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Ramat Negev |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Population (2019)[1] | 30 |
| Name meaning | Peace in the Desert |
The village was established in 2009, replicating the Shanti House model in Tel Aviv. It aims to help homeless youth return to a normal life. The village has an emphasis on green construction and also provides for children with special needs.
References
- "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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