Tzohar

Tzohar (Hebrew: צֹחַר‎) is a community settlement and regional center in southern Israel. Located in Hevel Eshkol, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 444.[1]

This article is about the settlement. For the organization, see Tzohar (organization).
Tzohar

צֹחַר, צוחר‎
تسوحر
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • unofficialTzochar, Zochar, Zohar
Memorial to Regiment 128
Tzohar
Tzohar
Coordinates: 31°14′8″N 34°25′35″E
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilEshkol
Founded1970
Population
 (2019)[1]
444

History

The settlement was founded in 1970 as a regional center for the villages in Hevel Eshkol. It was named after a son of Simeon mentioned in Genesis 46:10,[2] as the neighbouring moshav Ohad was named after his brother, mentioned in the same Bible verse. In the 1990s it absorbed many immigrants from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union, many of whom lived in mobile homes.

References
  1. "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. Genesis Chapter 46 Mechon Mamre
  • Tzohar Negev Information Center
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