Beit Oved


Beit Oved is a moshav in central Israel. Located on the outskirts of Ness Ziona, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gan [Raveh Regional Council]. In its population was.

Etymology

The name is based on one of two biblical passages: And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months; and the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had. or:
He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.

History

The moshav was founded in 1933 by a group of veteran farmers, as part of the Settlement of the Thousand plan, a response to the 1929 [Palestine riots] in which small farm settlements were built on the outskirts of Jewish towns and moshavot to improve security. A grove of oak trees was planted on the hilltop adjacent to the synagogue and community center to commemorate people from the region who died during the 1936–1939 [Arab revolt in Palestine|1936–1939 Arab revolt].

Notable people