Beit Hilkia

Beit Hilkia

Infobox_Kibbutz
kibbutz_name = Beit Hilkia
foundation = 1953
founded_by = Former Jerusalem and ma'abarot residents
region = Shephelah
council = Nahal Sorek
industry =
affiliation = Agudat Israel Workers
website =

Beit Hilkia ( _he. בֵּית חִלְקִיָּה, "lit." House of Hilkia) is an ultra-orthodox moshav in central Israel. Located in the Shephelah near Gedera, it falls under the jurisdiction of Nahal Sorek Regional Council. In 2006, it had a population of 470.

The village was established in 1953 by former residents of Jerusalem and ma'abarot who wanted to combine an ultra-orthodox and agricultural lifestyle. The "Hilkia" part of the name is taken from the Book of Psalms 119:57, and means "My portion is the LORD".


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