Mateh Yehuda Regional Council, Regional council in Jerusalem District, Israel
Description
Mateh Yehuda Regional Council covers a territory with varied terrain, including agricultural lands, residential areas, and natural reserves across central Israel. The administrative area spans multiple settlements and serves as a coordination center for various local matters.
History
The council was established in 1964, and its name refers to the biblical territory allocated to the Tribe of Judah in ancient times. This naming connects the modern administrative structure with the historical roots of the region.
Culture
The region contains multiple settlements representing different communities, ranging from religious to secular Jewish populations, alongside two Arab villages within its territory.
Practical
The region is well connected by roads linking the various settlements, making it easy to explore different areas. Visitors should plan to visit multiple locations to fully experience the diversity of the territory.
Did you know?
Within the territory lies Neve Shalom, a cooperative village where Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel maintain an integrated community. The village demonstrates how different populations can live together in the region.
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Yad Vashem
28 km
Yad La-Shiryon
13.4 km
Israeli Supreme Court
30.5 km
National Library of Israel
30.4 km
Israel Museum
30.5 km
Gath
6.6 km
Mount Herzl
28.3 km
Ekron
4.3 km
Beit Aghion
31.7 km
King David Hotel
32.2 km
Mahane Yehuda Market
31.4 km
Shrine of the Book
30.3 km
Holyland Model of Jerusalem
30.3 km
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
27.8 km
Garden of the Righteous Among the Nations
27.5 km
Grotto of the Nativity
31.2 km
Khirbet Qeiyafa
9.2 km
Russian Compound in Jerusalem
32.2 km
Beit Guvrin National Park
15.3 km
Karmei Yosef
11.5 kmNation's Great Leaders Graves
28.2 km
Tomb of Samuel
29.6 km
Adullam
15.5 km
Knesset Menorah
30.6 km
Jerusalem Chords Bridge
30.3 km
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
30.5 km
Belz Beis HaMedrash HaGadol
31.1 km
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