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Weizmann Institute of Science

The Weizmann Institute of Science is a public research university in Rehovot, Israel. It differs from other Israeli universities in that it offers only graduate and post-graduate studies in the sciences. It is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary research centers, with around 2,500 scientists, postdoctoral fellows, Ph.D. and M. Sc. students, and scientific, technical, and administrative staff working at the Institute.

Located at 31.9075, 34.8092 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Rehovot, Educational institutions established in 1933, Multidisciplinary research institutes, Rehovot, Research institutes in Israel, Technical universities and colleges, Universities in Israel, Weizmann Institute of Science

De Shalit High School

De Shalit High School is a high school and two sister junior high schools located in the city Rehovot, in Israel. It is named after the physicist Amos de-Shalit (1926–1969). The school has around 2000 students. The pupils in the high school may choose two major subjects out of the following: chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, economics, psychology, geography, Bible, history, literature, music, drama, art, French, Arabic and Sport.

Located at 31.8993, 34.8165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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High schools in Israel, Educational institutions established in 1946

Sitria

Sitria is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Shephelah near Rehovot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2007 it had a population of 999. The moshav was founded on Lag BaOmer in 1949 by 95 families from Poland and Rumania who had been interned in a detention camp in Cyprus. Before 1948, the Sitriya (السطرية) Bedouin tribe lived in the area. According to Walid Khalidi, the moshav is built on the lands of Abu al-Fadl, a village depopulated in 1948.

Located at 31.8883, 34.8459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1949

Kaplan Medical Center

The Kaplan Medical Center is a hospital in Rehovot, Israel, located in the south of the city next to the Bilu Junction. In 2001, the hospital had 625 beds and in May 2007 was the tenth largest hospital in Israel. It serves the entire northern Shephelah region, between Rehovot and Ashdod and serves Ashdod along with Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon. It was founded in 1953 and was named after Eliezer Kaplan, a well-known Zionist and the first Finance Minister of Israel.

Located at 31.8735, 34.8147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Rehovot, Hospitals established in 1953, Hospitals in Israel, Rehovot

Brenner Regional Council

Brenner Regional Council, is a regional council in the Center District of Israel. It is located in the coastal plain, in the vicinity of Rehovot and Yavne. The council is named after writer Yosef Haim Brenner, killed in the Jaffa riots of 1921. The Council was established in 1950, with a jurisdiction of 36,000 dunams. As of 2007, the six communities in the council are home to approximately 6,000 inhabitants.

Located at 31.8639, 34.8018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Brenner Regional Council, Regional councils in Israel, Central District (Israel)

Rehovot Railway Station

Rehovot Railway Station is an Israel Railways passenger station located in the city of Rehovot. It serves the city, the Weizmann Institute of Science and the nearby science industries park, as well as the city of Ness Ziona. The station is named after Ehud Hadar, CEO of Israel Railways between 1994 and 1996.

Located at 31.9089, 34.8064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Rehovot, Railway stations in Israel, Rehovot

Gibton

Gibton is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Rehovot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Brenner Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 299. It was founded in 1933 as part of the Settlement of the Thousand plan. The plan aimed to establish small agricultural settlements around the larger towns and help defend them against Arab rioters. It was named after an ancient town in the territory of the Tribe of Dan which is mentioned in the Tanakh: Joshua 19:44.

Located at 31.8874, 34.8002 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1933

Weizmann House

The Weizmann House was the home of the first President of Israel, Chaim Weizmann, and first First Lady, Vera Weizmann. The house sits atop a hill in Rehovot, and is now part of the Weizmann Institute of Science. The house was designed by Jewish architect Erich Mendelsohn, and recognized as a masterpiece.

Located at 31.9065, 34.8186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Rehovot, Erich Mendelsohn buildings, Museums in Israel, Historic house museums in Israel