Zohar is a moshav in southern Israel. Located near the city of Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 387.
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Zohar (Hebrew: זֹהַר, lit. Brightness) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located near the city of Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 387.
A large lake that serves as a reservoir lies near the town.
The moshav was founded in 1956 by Jewish refugees from Algeria and Tunisia, as part of the effort to settle Hevel Lakhish. It was established on the lands of the former depopulated Arab villages of al-Faluja and Burayr.
“There are halls in the heavens above that open but to the voice of song.”
“When men in prayer declare the Unity of the Holy Name in love and reverence, the walls of earth's darkness are cleft in twain, and the Face of the Heavenly King is revealed, lighting up the universe.”
“A man should so live that at the close of every day he can repeat: "I have not wasted my day".”
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