Sdei Hemed

Sdei Hemed is an agricultural settlement in central Israel that spreads across several hundred hectares. The community is home to around 1000 residents who work primarily in farming and live together under an organized cooperative system.

The settlement was founded in 1952 as part of a movement to shift urban populations toward rural areas. This was a significant step in developing the Israeli countryside during the early nation-building years.

The name comes from the Book of Isaiah and means 'Pleasant Fields', reflecting the settlement's farming focus. Residents work the land following cooperative agricultural principles that shape daily life in the community today.

The location sits at a low elevation and connects to surrounding communities through local roads. The nearest larger city is Kfar Saba, which is easily accessible by direct routes.

The settlement is part of the Moshavim Movement, which follows a unique cooperative farming model that differs from kibbutzim. This system allows farmers to work their land individually while sharing resources and marketing collectively.

Location: Drom HaSharon Regional Council

Inception: 1952

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

GPS coordinates: 32.15990,34.94270

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49