Talmei Bilu (Hebrew: תלמי ביל״ו, lit. 'Bilu Furrows') is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev desert near Netivot and Rahat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 708.[1]
Talmei Bilu
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| Etymology: Bilu Furrows | |
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| Coordinates: 31°26′17″N 34°38′43″E / 31.43806°N 34.64528°E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Affiliation | Hitahdut HaIkarim |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Founded by | Kurdish and Romanian Jews |
| Population (2024) | 708[1] |
History
editThe moshav was established in 1953 by immigrants from Kurdistan and Romania. Its name marked the 70th anniversary of the first Bilu arriving in the Land of Israel.
References
edit- 1 2 "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
External links
edit- Talmei Bilu Negev Information Centre