Tzur Moshe

Tzur Moshe sits at 56 meters above sea level in central Israel, surrounded by agricultural lands and connected to nearby cities through local roads.

Founded in September 1937 by 20 immigrants from Kastoria, Greece, the settlement emerged from land purchased from the Hannun family of Tulkarm in 1936.

The name translates to Rock of Moses, honoring Moshe Kofinas, a Greek member of parliament who led the Greek branch of National Zionist Organisation.

The moshav maintains a population of 3,253 residents as of 2022, providing agricultural services and local businesses within the Sharon plain region.

The Athens 2004 park, designed by architect Elias Messinas, represents the connection between Israeli and Greek Jewish communities through its design elements.

Location: Lev HaSharon Regional Council

Inception: 1937

Elevation above the sea: 56 m

Website: http://zurmoshe.co.il

GPS coordinates: 32.29800,34.91390

Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:49