Yedida (Hebrew: יְדִידָה, lit. Friend) is a special education institute and village in central Israel. Located between Abu Ghosh and Ma'ale HaHamisha, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 209.[1]

Yedida
Yedida
Coordinates: 31°48′44″N 35°6′17″E
Country	Israel
District	Jerusalem
Council	Mateh Yehuda
Founded	1964
Population  (2019)[1]	209

History

The village was established in 1964 and was named after Jedidah, the mother of Josiah. It consists of a boarding school for people at the age of 17-50.

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