Gilat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gilat
גִּילַת
|
|
|---|---|
 Gilat
Location in Northwest Negev region of Israel
|
|
| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founded by | Tunisian Jews |
| Population
(2017)
|
1,411 |
Gilat (which means "Joy" in Hebrew) is a small community called a moshav in southern Israel. It's located in the western part of the Negev desert, between the cities of Beersheba and Ofakim. It's managed by the Merhavim Regional Council. In 2017, about 1,411 people lived there.
The Story of Gilat
How Gilat Started
Gilat was founded in 1949. It was started by Jewish people who had to leave their homes in Tunisia, an Arab country. They came to Israel to build a new life.
Where the Name Comes From
The name Gilat means "Joy." This name, like others in the area, comes from an old book called the Book of Isaiah in the Bible. It says:
The desert will blossom and be filled with joy and singing.
This quote talks about a desert becoming full of life and happiness.
Famous People from Gilat
Some important people have lived in Gilat. One was Aharon Uzan, who worked as a government minister for Israel in the 1960s and 1980s. A government minister is like a leader in charge of a specific part of the country's work. Another notable person was Pini Badash, who was a member of the Knesset. The Knesset is Israel's parliament, where laws are made.
