Lapidot

Lapidot לַפִּידוֹת (Hebrew)
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Coordinates: 32°57′34″N 35°15′42″E / 32.95944°N 35.26167°E / 32.95944; 35.26167
Country	Israel
District	Northern
Subdistrict	Acre
Council	Ma'ale Yosef
Affiliation	Moshavim Movement
Founded	1978
Founder	Moshavniks
Population  (2024)	149

Lapidot (Hebrew: לַפִּידוֹת, lit. 'Torches') is a moshav in northern Israel. Located near Karmiel and Ma'alot-Tarshiha, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 149.

History

The moshav was established in 1978 by residents of other moshavim in the area.

Economy

Most families are poultry farm residents and residents of a private farm (cows and horses). Part of the population earns a living in industrial area of Tefen and Karmiel.

See also

• Amos Lapidot (1934–2019), Israeli fighter pilot, 10th Commander of the Israeli Air Force, and President of Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

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