Hebron Hills

The Story of the Fochtvanger Family Baruch and Shimrit settled in Negohot after a soul crushing experience of being expelled from their home. Following this harrowing experience they began a search for a new place to call home, a place that they could once again, put down their Jewish roots in Jewish soil. After spending time in different communities they discovered Negohot and knew that they were home. Shimrit and Baruch are religious Jews and it was important to them that they raise their family with a strong connection to the land. They too wanted to continue developing the Land...

​ Amir and his wife Yemima knew that they wanted to make a difference in the community by enhancing the lives of those who call the region home. They understood a major challenge faced by settlers is finding meaningful employment. By establishing Herbs of Kedem Amir has been able to strengthen the settlement and create employment opportunities. While his team is small, he has a vision of sustained growth leading to the employment of hundreds of local residents, which certainly will “make the desert rejoice.” In keeping with Torah commandments, his company observes the biblical law of shmita, which means...