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Shoham ( , lit. onyx ) is a town ( local council ) in the Center District of Israel founded in 1993.1Like Nofekh , Bareket and Ahlama (the former name of Beit Arif ) nearby, the name relates to one of the 12 stones in the Hoshen, the sacred breastplate worn by a Jewish high priest (Exodus 28:20).2According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Shoham's population in the end of 2009 was 18,200.3 Its jurisdiction is 5,889 dunams (~5.9 km ). The mayor of Shoham is Gil Livneh and the chief rabbi is Rabbi David Stav . In the 2009–2010 school year, Shoham ranked top in the country in percentage of high school students passing the Bagrut matriculation exams. Haaretz (in Hebrew). 24 June 2010. : Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored ( |trans-title= suggested) ( help )4
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Israel municipality Shoham ( , lit. onyx ) is a town ( local council ) in the Center District of Israel . According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Shoham's population in the end of 2007 was 19,400. Its jurisdiction is 5,889 dunams (~5.9 km²). Shoham's current Head of Council is Gil Livneh. Shoham is one of Israel's most developed municipalities, with a high standard of living. Shoham has various elementary schools, and a central high school. Many parks and areas of recreation enhance the overall look of the municipality. Israel Central Bureau of Statistics . 2008-06-30 . Israel Central Bureau of Statistics .
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Israel municipality Street in Shoham Shoham from the air Residential area of Shoham Shoham ( , lit. onyx ) is a town ( local council ) in the Central District of Israel .The name relates to one of the 12 stones on the Hoshen, the sacred breastplate worn by a Jewish high priest (Exodus 28:20), similar to other nearby towns: Nofekh , Bareket , Leshem and Ahlama (the former name of Beit Arif ).As of 2024, Shoham had a population of 23,592. Its jurisdiction is 5,889 dunams (~5.9 km ). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics . Israel Central Bureau of Statistics .
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Local council in Israel Street in Shoham Shoham from the air Residential area of Shoham Shoham ( , lit. onyx ) is a town ( local council ) in the Central District of Israel . The name relates to one of the 12 stones on the Hoshen , the sacred breastplate worn by a Jewish high priest (Exodus 28:20), similar to other nearby towns: Nofekh , Bareket , Leshem and Ahlama (the former name of Beit Arif ). As of 2024, Shoham had a population of 23,592. Its jurisdiction is 5,889 dunams (~5.9 km ). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics . Israel Central Bureau of Statistics .
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Local council in Israel Shoham ( Hebrew : שוהם , lit. ' Onyx ' ) is a town in the Central District of Israel . The name relates to one of the 12 stones on the Hoshen , the sacred breastplate worn by a Jewish high priest (Exodus 28:20), similar to other nearby towns: Nofekh , Bareket , Leshem and Ahlama (the former name of Beit Arif ). As of 2024, Shoham had a population of 23,592. Its jurisdiction is 5,889 dunams (~5.9 km ). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics . Israel Central Bureau of Statistics .
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town in the central district of israel
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