Yarhiv
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| Yarhiv | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founded by | Demobbed IDF soldiers |
| Region | Sharon plain |
| Council | Drom HaSharon |
| Industries | Agriculture |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Yarhiv (Hebrew: יַרְחִיב, lit. He will enlarge) is a moshav in central Israel. Located to near Jaljulia, Matan and Nirit, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 736.
The moshav was founded in 1949 by demobilised IDF soldiers. Its name is taken from Deuteronomy 12:20:
When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as He hath promised thee, and thou shalt say: 'I will eat flesh', because thy soul desireth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, after all the desire of thy soul.[1]
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- ^ Deuteronomy Chapter 12 Mechon Mamre
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