Yedida

Yedida
Yedida
Coordinates: 31°48′44″N 35°6′17″E / 31.81222°N 35.10472°E / 31.81222; 35.10472
Country	Israel
District	Jerusalem
Council	Mateh Yehuda
Founded	1964
Population  (2022)[1]	222

Yedida (Hebrew: יְדִידָה, lit. 'Friend') is a special education institute and village in central Israel. Located between Abu Ghosh and Ma'ale HaHamisha, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 222.^[1]

History

The village was established in 1964 and was named after Jedidah, the mother of Josiah. It consists of a boarding school for people at the age of 17–50.

See also

• Education in Israel

References