Neve Harif (Hebrew: נְוֵה חָרִיף) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the Arabah valley near Eilat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Eilot Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 111.[1]

Neve Harif
נְוֵה חָרִיף
نفة حريف
Neve Harif is located in Southern Negev region of Israel
Neve Harif
Neve Harif
Neve Harif is located in Israel
Neve Harif
Neve Harif
Coordinates: 30°2′20″N 35°2′10″E / 30.03889°N 35.03611°E / 30.03889; 35.03611
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilHevel Eilot
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1983
Founded byJewish Urbanites
Population
 (2022)[1]
111
Neve Harif
Neve Harif

History

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The kibbutz was founded in 1983 by city dwellers who wanted to establish a kibbutz that would combine the kibbutz ideology with a modern daily lifestyle. The community was established on a temporary site named Shitim, moving to the current site a year later. The kibbutz was originally named Avida (Hebrew: אבידע) based on its location, but was renamed Neve Harif in honour of Knesset member and kibbutz activist Moshe Harif who was killed in a car crash in 1982.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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