Givat Washington
Givat Washington (Hebrew: גִבְעַת וָשִינְגְטוֹן, lit. Washington Hill), also known as Beit Raban (Hebrew: בֵּית רַבָּן, lit. House of Raban) is a religious youth village in central Israel. Located near Kvutzat Yavne, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Yavne Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 1,018.[1]
Givat Washington
גִבְעַת וָשִינְגְטוֹן | |
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  Givat Washington | |
| Coordinates: 31°49′3″N 34°43′44″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Hevel Yavne |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Founded by | Jewish community of Washington D.C. |
| Population (2019)[1] | 1,018 |
History
The village was established in 1946 by the Jewish community of Washington D.C., and initially served as an educational establishment for young Holocaust survivors. It now has a secondary school, a midrasha, an ulpan and an academic college. There is also student housing for the college students, who make up most of the current residents.
Education
The Lycée français Guivat-Washington, a French high school, serves the community.
References
- "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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