On the southwest slopes of the Yodfat mountains in the western Galilee, where Josephus Flavius fought his last battle against the Romans, amid breathtaking scenery overlooking the Haifa Bay and the Zvulun valley, lies Moreshet, a young community presently numbering 170 families.

The members of Moreshet have built a community with a lifestyle guided by the light of Torah and the classical Zionist ideal. Secular and religious aspects of life are united, based upon the ideals of the love of Eretz Yisrael, the love of the Jewish people from all walks of life and tradition, and the love of Torah.

The members of Moreshet are religious Zionist families, who have served their country in the army and other national services. Many have Yeshiva backgrounds with additional academic education in fields such as engineering, finance, law, and education. Members of Moreshet can be found in all fields of religious and secular endeavors. Most of the members are between the ages of 20-40 years old.

In the center of Moreshet, appropriate space is allocated to various public functions, with a special emphasis placed on the synagogue, which serves as a focal point of the community's activities. Aside from being a place used for regular prayer services, the synagogue is used to celebrate life-cycle events and for a wide variety of Torah classes. A second Mikvah has just recently been built, along with new medical facilities of Kupat Cholim Clallit. A school that emphasizes Torah and the environment, several day-care centers and kindergartens, and a wonderful park are in the middle of it all. A youth center provides space for youth activities, including Bnei Akiva and "Oz" youth movements. Additionally, we are planning an activity center and a small business center. The Yeshuv also has sports facilities and a local mini market. Other facilities also exist (see an internal map or view some overhead pictures (400K) ).

Members of Moreshet are active in the many committees. Each committee performs vital activities which serve the Moreshet community and greater Gush Segev population. The Yeshuv boasts a wide variety of activities for children and adults, including Torah classes for adults (Heb) and for youth (Heb), as well as secular activities (Heb) for every age group.

Moreshet is growing rapidly. In 1997, the first 77 families moved in, and an additional 58 families moved in the summer of 1998. The third phase has been completed, with an additional 65 families joining us by 2006. The fourth phase is currently being planned. We are always seeking families to join us. Our goal is to eventually be the home of about 450 families.

Moreshet is strategically located just 25 minutes from Haifa, and will be 5 minutes from the cross-Israel highway (Route 6). The commute to Haifa, Karmiel, Acco, and the Krayot north of Haifa is very reasonable.

Homes here cost significantly less than in the cities, and the air is clean too.

To learn more about Moreshet, please contact the Yishuv office at Moreshet, D.N. Misgav, 20186, Israel, Tel: 972-4-999-8978; or e-mail us at: Moreshet