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 HaNegev Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 30.[1]

Shalva BaMidbar
שלווה במדבר
Etymology: Peace in the Desert
Shalva BaMidbar is located in Southern Negev region of Israel
Shalva BaMidbar
Shalva BaMidbar
Shalva BaMidbar is located in Israel
Shalva BaMidbar
Shalva BaMidbar
Coordinates: 30°49′55″N 34°44′09″E
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilRamat HaNegev
Founded2009
Population
 (2019)[1]
30

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

  1. "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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