Givat Washington


Givat Washington, also known as Beit Raban is a religious youth village in central Israel. Located near Kvutzat Yavne, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hevel Yavne Regional Council. In it had a population of.

History

The village was established in 1946 by the Jewish community of Washington D.C., and initially served as an educational establishment for young Holocaust survivors. It now has a secondary school, a midrasha, an ulpan and an academic college. There is also student housing for the college students, who make up most of the current residents.

Education

The Lycée français Guivat-Washington, a French international school, serves the community.