Jordan Valley

In 1992, Moshav Yafit absorbed many Russian immigrants. Then during the 1990s, Yafit had become one of the largest communities in the Jordan Valley. It is a special community of just under 200 residents, that are a mix of national orthodox and secular Jews. Just outside the moshav, you can get to The Jordan Valley Shopping Center, where there are many amenities including a supermarket, restaurants, and cafes. It was also housed an active cultural and educational center. Moshav Yafit belongs to the Jordan Valley Regional Council and is in the location allocated to the tribe of Menashe.

A Map of Israel’s Heartland More Than Dots on a Map Look closely at the producers featured throughout Lev Haolam’s boxes and a pattern begins to emerge. Some live in the hills of Samaria , where communities overlook the same landscapes once traveled by biblical figures. Others build their businesses in Judea , among vineyards, olive groves, and ancient Jewish towns that have existed for thousands of years. Some work in Jerusalem , where modern life unfolds alongside layers of history found nowhere else on earth. Others come from the Jordan Valley , the Judean Desert , the Negev ,...