Ruhama

Ruhama (Hebrew: רֻחָמָה) is a kibbutz in the Negev desert in southern Israel. The original settlement, established in 1911, is considered the first modern Jewish settlement in the Negev. Located around ten kilometres east of Sderot and surrounded by a nature reserve, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 750.

Ruhama
רֻוחָמָה
روحامة
Ruhama
Ruhama
Coordinates: 31°29′48″N 34°42′20″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilSha'ar HaNegev
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1911 (original)
1944 (current)
Founded byRussian Jews (original)
Hashomer Hatzair members (current)
Population
 (2021)
750
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