Efrat

	Efrat Efrat (Hebrew: אפרת) is a name with Hebrew origins that can also refer to: * Efrat (given name), Israeli given name * Efrat (surname), Israeli surname Efrat (Israeli settlement) Efrat (), or previously officially Efrata (), is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, established in 1983 in the Judaean Mountains, Judean Mountains. Efrat is located south of Jerusalem, between Bethlehem and Hebron, east of the Green Line ... (also, Efrata) Efrat (organization), an Israeli anti-abortion organization * Ephrath, a biblical place in Judea, for which the modern settlement of Efrat is named See also * * Bar-Efrat {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Efrat (Israeli Settlement) Efrat (), or previously officially Efrata (), is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, established in 1983 in the Judaean Mountains, Judean Mountains. Efrat is located south of Jerusalem, between Bethlehem and Hebron, east of the Green Line (Israel), Green Line, at the State of Palestine, Palestinian side of the Israeli West Bank barrier, West Bank wall. The settlement stands at an altitude of up to above mean sea level, above sea level and covers about 6,000 dunam (1,500 acres). The international community has largely viewed Israeli settlements in the West Bank, referred to by Israel as Judea and Samaria, as International law and Israeli settlements, illegal under international law. However, Israel disputes this interpretation and maintains that settlements are legal and consistent with international law, citing historical, legal, and security reasons. This position has been upheld by successive Israeli governments. Considered the capital of Gush Etzion,Jodi Rudoren, Jeremy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Efrat (organization) Efrat is the largest non-profit organization in Israel dedicated to preventing abortions by Jewish women. , ''34''(1), 46–49. Efrat provides emotional, financial, and vocational assistance to pregnant Jewish women who feel pressured to terminate their pregnancy. Efrat supports abortions to save the pregnant woman's life or in cases of severe fetal disability. Until 2021, it was led by Dr. Eli J. Schussheim. The organization operates primarily through volunteer support, providing food, clothing, shelter, and financial assistance to women considering abortion due to financial difficulties. Efrat has faced criticism from various quarters. Critics argue that the organization's approach can sometimes pressure women into continuing pregnancies against their wishes, potentially leading to hardship for both mother and child. In 2012, Efrat was embroiled in controversy following an incident involving a pregnant teenager and her boyfriend, which resulted in an attempted suicide. Alth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Efrat (given Name) Efrat is an Israeli given name. Notable people with the surname include: * Efrat Abramov (born 1980), an Israeli TV anchor and screenwriter * Efrat Dor (born 1983), Israeli actress * Efrat Gosh (born 1983), an Israeli singer-songwriter * Efrat Lifshitz (born 1956), Israeli chemist * Efrat Mishori (born 1964), Israeli poet, essayist, performance artist, and filmmaker * Efrat Natan (born 1947), Israeli artist * Efrat Peled (born 1974), Israeli chairman and CEO of Arison Investments * Efrat Rayten (born 1972), Israeli actress, lawyer, and politician * Efrat Shvily (born 1955), Israeli artist * Efrat Tilma (born 1947), Israeli transgender activist * Efrat Ungar (1971–1996), Israeli illustrator and writer of children's literature See also * Efrat (other) {{Given name, Efrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Efrat (surname) Efrat is an Israeli surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Aharon Efrat (1911–1989), Israeli politician * Benni Efrat (born 1936), Israeli artist * Daniel Efrat (born 1982), Israeli actor, director, and translator * Gilad Efrat (born 1969), Israeli painter and professor * Ovad Efrat, Israeli musician * Roy Efrat (born 1979), Israeli-German visual artist * Yona Efrat (1925–1993), Israeli military officer See also * Efrat (other) {{Surname, Efrat Surnames of Israeli origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ephrath Ephrath or Ephrathah or Ephratah () is a biblically referenced former name of Bethlehem, meaning "fruitful". It is also a personal name. Biblical place A very old tradition holds that Ephrath refers to Bethlehem, as the first mention of Ephrath occurs in Genesis, in reference to the place where Rachel died giving birth to Benjamin and was buried on the road from Bethel. Evidence that she died on the way there is reflected by the ancient Rachel's tomb at the city's entrance. Throughout much of the Bible, Ephrath is a description for members of the Israelite tribe of Judah, as well as for possible founders of Bethlehem. Ephrath, or Bethlehem, is connected to messianic prophecy, as found in the book of the minor prophet Micah: "But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel." This specifies the town of Bethlehem in the southern part of biblical Israel (Judah/Judea), disti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]