Tzur Hadassah, human settlement in Israel
Tzur Hadassah is a small town in the Judean Hills in Israel's Jerusalem District, situated on a hill about 750 meters above sea level. The settlement today has around 8000 residents spread across several neighborhoods, including the oldest section called Vatika, arranged in a horseshoe shape between surrounding hills.
The town was founded in 1956 on land that previously belonged to the village of Ras Abu 'Ammar, and took its name from the Hadassah organization that supported its development. Over the following decades, the population and neighborhoods grew steadily, with older and newer sections built during different expansion phases.
The town is named after Hadassah, the women's Zionist organization that supported its founding. Today the community includes both secular residents and a growing population of national religious families, creating a mix of different beliefs and traditions that coexist in the neighborhood.
The town is less than half an hour by car or bus from Jerusalem and has regular bus connections to Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh. Most residents rely on private vehicles for daily travel and work, as public transportation within the community is limited.
Beneath parts of the town lies a large cave system filled with stalactites, discovered by workers and then sealed to protect this natural feature. The Israel National Trail, a long hiking route crossing the country, passes through the town and connects it with many other regions of Israel.
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