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Binyamina-Giv'at Ada (Template:Lang-he-n) is a town in the Haifa District of Israel. It is the result of the 2003 merger between the two local councils of Binyamina and Giv'at Ada. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), the population of Binyamina-Giv'at Ada was 9,800 at the end of 2004. Prior to the merger, the population of Binyamina was 6,600.
History
The town was founded in 1922 and named for the Baron Edmond Benjamin James de Rothschild. The town is known for its production of wine and honey. It is the birthplace of the late Israeli songwriter Ehud Manor, and is referenced in a number of his songs. It is also the birthplace of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
Transport
The busy Israel Railways train station in Binyamina is the last stop on the Binyamina-Tel Aviv suburban line and a transfer point on the Tel Aviv-Haifa intercity line which makes it a transportation hub for the area. A direct non-stop train from Binyamina reaches Tel Aviv or Haifa in 30 minutes.
Economy
The Tishbi Winery, founded by Jonathan Tishbi, was established in Binyamina in 1985. The winery now produces one million bottles annually. Plans have been drawn up to build a 150-acre (0.61 km) wine park on the slopes between Binyamina and Zichron Ya'akov to promote wine tourism in Israel.
Sister cities
See also
References
- CBS statistics
- "Ha'aretz Online: Thousands attend funeral of lyricist". Retrieved 2009-03-26.
- Wine and Spirits / Family fortune
- "Israel seeks to become wine tourism destination". Globes. 2008-01-17. Retrieved 2008-01-17.
- Choose your family, Haaretz
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