Shezor

Shezor
Shezor
Coordinates: 32°56′0″N 35°21′10″E / 32.93333°N 35.35278°E / 32.93333; 35.35278
Country	Israel
District	Northern
Council	Merom HaGalil
Affiliation	Moshavim Movement
Founded	1953
Founded by	Nahal
Population  (2022)[1]	306

Shezor (Hebrew: שְׁזוֹר) is a moshav in the Galilee in northern Israel. Located near the similarly named Arab village Sajur, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merom HaGalil Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 306.^[1]

History

The community was founded as a Nahal planned community that was settled in 1953 by Jewish immigrants to Israel from Morocco. After most of the original settlers left the community, new immigrants arrived from Iraq and Iran.

The moshav is named for an ancient city named "Shezur" that apparently existed nearby. Shimon Shezuri presumably lived there, and according to local tradition he is buried in nearby Sajur.

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