- Peduim
Infobox_Kibbutz
kibbutz_name = Peduim
foundation = 1950
founded_by =Yemenite Jews
region = North-westernNegev
council = Merhavim
industry =
affiliation =Moshavim Movement
website =Peduim ( _he. פדויים, lit. "Ransomed") is a
moshav in southernIsrael . Located in the north-westernNegev nearOfakim , it falls under the jurisdiction ofMerhavim Regional Council . In 2006 it had a population of 344.The moshav was established in 1950 by immigrants from
Yemen . Like several other moshavim in the area, its name is taken from theBook of Isaiah 35:10;And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion, and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
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