Yad Mordechai

Yad Mordechai (Hebrew: יַד מָרְדְּכַי, lit. Memorial of Mordechai) is a kibbutz in Southern Israel. Located 10 km (6.2 mi) south of Ashkelon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 792.

Yad Mordechai
יַד מָרְדְּכַי
ياد مردخاي
Memorial to Mordechai Anielewicz next to the destroyed Water tower at Yad Mordechai
Etymology: Memorial of Mordechai
Yad Mordechai
Yad Mordechai
Coordinates: 31°35′19″N 34°33′30″E
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilHof Ashkelon
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded1936 (as Mitzpe Yam)
1943 (as Yad Mordechai)
Founded byHashomer Hatzair members
Population
 (2021)
792
Websitewww.yadmor.org.il
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