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Yad Rambam (Hebrew: יַד רַמְבַּ"ם, lit. Rambam Memorial) is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Shephelah near Ramle, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 1,124.[2]

Yad Rambam יַד רַמְבַּ"ם‎
Yad Rambam
Coordinates: 31°53′59″N 34°53′59″E
Country	Israel
District	Central
Council	Gezer
Affiliation	Hapoel HaMizrachi
Founded	30 October 1955[1]
Founded by	Moroccan immigrants
Population  (2019)[2]	1,124

History

The moshav was founded on 30 October 1955 and was named after Maimonides (known in Hebrew as Rambam). Most of the founders were immigrants from Fes in Morocco.

Notable residents

• Jo Amar

References

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