- Rotem, Bik'at HaYarden
Rotem ( _he. רותם) is an
Israeli settlement located in the northern Jordan River Valley along theAllon Road south-west ofShadmot Mehola The village receives its municipal services from theBik'at HaYarden Regional Council .Rotem was first established as a pioneer
Nahal military outpost and later abandoned. Several failed attempts were made to try a reestablish either a military or civilian presence at the site. The current initiative was established in 2001.The village is considered an
ecological settlement in which all living aspects are attuned to being enironmentally-friendly. The village prides itself on being a joint non-Orthodox and Orthodox community.The population of Rotem is about fifteen families including over forty children.
External links
* [http://www.rotem-yahad.org/ Official website] he icon
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