Beit Hashmonay

Beit Hashmonay is a community settlement in the Gezer Regional Council in central Israel, located roughly five kilometers southeast of Ramla. It serves as an important administrative center for the surrounding region.

The settlement was founded in 1972 by the Jewish Agency as a residential community for teachers at the nearby Ayalon School. It later became an administrative hub when the Gezer Regional Council moved its offices there in 1987.

The name comes from Simon Maccabaeus, a leader from the ancient Hasmonean dynasty whose presence shaped the region's history. This naming choice reflects a connection to deeper historical roots.

The area is easily accessible and sits at an elevated position with good views of the surroundings. Keep in mind this is primarily a residential and administrative area, so public facilities are limited.

The location is part of a layered territorial past, as the land held different identities before becoming what it is today. This history remains woven into discussions about the region and its future.

Location: Gezer Regional Council

Inception: 1972

Elevation above the sea: 113 m

Website: http://bet-hashmonay.muni.il

GPS coordinates: 31.89050,34.91610

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01