Shekhanya (Hebrew: שְׁכַנְיָה) is a community settlement in northern Israel. It is named after a priest family from the Bible (2 Chronicles 24:11). Located in the Galilee between Karmiel and Shefar'am, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 772.[1]

Shekhanya
שְׁכַנְיָה
Shekhanya is located in Northwest Israel
Shekhanya
Shekhanya
Shekhanya is located in Israel
Shekhanya
Shekhanya
Coordinates: 32°50′52″N 35°14′53″E / 32.84778°N 35.24806°E / 32.84778; 35.24806
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilMisgav
AffiliationAgricultural Union
Founded1980
Population
 (2022)[1]
772
Websitewww.shekhanya.org.il

Etymology

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Shekhanya derives its name from the ancient Jewish priestly clan of the same name. This clan was one of the twenty-four priestly divisions and had its residence in the nearby settlement of Kabul.[2]

History

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Shekhanya was established in 1980 as part of the Lookouts in the Galilee plan to increase Jewish settlement. The founders were a group of twelve Americans who had immigranted from Chicago, New York City and Baltimore in 1975 and aimed to create an industrial village.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Hareuveni, Imanuel (2010). Eretz Israel Lexicon. CET. p. 919.