Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut ( ''Mōdīʿīn-Makkabbīm-Rēʿūt'') is a city located in central Israel, about southeast of

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and west of

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, and is connected to those two cities via Highway 443. In the population was . The population density in that year was 1,794 people per square kilometer. The modern city was named after the ancient Jewish town of

Modi'in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut ( ''Mōdīʿīn-Makkabbīm-Rēʿūt'') is a city located in central Israel, about southeast of Tel Aviv and west of Jerusalem, and is connected to those two cities via Route 443 (Israel), Highway 443. In the population ...

, which existed in the same area. Modi'in was the place of origin of the

Maccabees The Maccabees (), also spelled Machabees (, or , ; or ; , ), were a group of Jews, Jewish rebel warriors who took control of Judea, which at the time was part of the Seleucid Empire. Its leaders, the Hasmoneans, founded the Hasmonean dynasty ...

, the Jewish rebels who freed Judea from the rule of the

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and established the

Hasmonean dynasty The Hasmonean dynasty (; ''Ḥašmōnāʾīm''; ) was a ruling dynasty of Judea and surrounding regions during the Hellenistic times of the Second Temple period (part of classical antiquity), from BC to 37 BC. Between and BC the dynasty rule ...

, events commemorated by the holiday of

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. The modern city was built in the 20th century. A small part of the city (the Maccabim neighborhood) is not recognized by the

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as being in Israel, as it lies in what the 1949 Armistice Agreement with Jordan left as a no man's land, and was occupied in

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by Israel after it was captured from Jordan together with the

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proper.

Etymology

The name "Modi'in" () derives from the ancient Jewish village " Modi'im" of the high priest

Mattathias Mattathias ben Johanan (, ''Mattīṯyāhū haKōhēn ben Yōḥānān''; died 166–165 BCE) was a Kohen (Jewish priest) who helped spark the Maccabean Revolt against the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. Mattathias's story is related in the deuter ...

and his five sons, which was located in the same area as the modern city. The name "Maccabim" is Hebrew for the

and is a common nickname given to Mattathias and his five sons.

History and archaeology

Ancient Modi'in

During classical antiquity, a town named

(, ''Mōdeeim'')

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. existed in the general area of the modern city. It was the place of origin of the

, a group of Jewish rebel warriors who started and led the Jewish revolt against the

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rule over Judea and the

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of its Jewish population. The revolt succeeded in driving out the Selucids, and the rededication of the

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at the end of the revolt is commemorated by the Jewish holiday of

. After expelling the Selucids, the Maccabees formed the

, which ruled Judea in the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE. Under

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, the Byzantine town in the area was known as Moditha (). An ancient Jewish fortified homestead dating from the

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through to the Bar Kokhba revolt has been discovered in the area. Archaeologists discovered what one of them suggested might be an orderly numismatic collection of 16 silver

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s and didrachms (

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s and half-shekels) minted in the city of Tyre during the reign of two Seleucid kings. They further unearthed artifacts and structures from the Hasmonean period, the Great Revolt (66–74 CE) and the

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(132–135 CE), including a rock-hewn hiding complex entered through a

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(ritual bath). Modern Modi'in is located near the site of the ancient Modi'in described in the

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, though the specific location is uncertain. Possibilities are Suba near Jerusalem, Umm el-'Umdan near Route 20 to Canada Park and Latrun, al-Midya, and ''Khirbet el-Burj'' (Titura/Horbat Tittora).

Umm el-Umdan

Umm el-Umdan is an archaeological hilltop site near the southern Moriah (Buchman) neighbourhood of Maccabim Reut, towards Latrun Junction. The six main settlement strata excavated date to the Persian,

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, and Early Muslim periods. However, the main findings are from a rural settlement from the Hasmonean through to the Early Roman periods. It contains the remains of a synagogue dated to the end of the 2nd-beginning of the 1st century BCE (Hasmonean period), in use till 132 CE (

). It has a 1st-century CE

standing next to it.Alexander Onn
The ancient synagogue in Modi'in
Israel Antiquities Authority. Retrieved 15 April 2020.

Titura/Horbat Tittora

Horbat Tittora, located on a hill at Modi'in, shows signs of habitation from the

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to the Ottoman period, with continuous habitation from the

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II in the First Temple period through to the

period and some traces from the Early Muslim,

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and Ottoman periods.Elena Kogan-Zehavi, Gabriela Bijovsky and Yossi Nagar
"Tombs and Installations from the Iron Age II to the Byzantine Period from South Ḥorbat Tittora"
'' 'Atiqot'' 72 (2012),

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, pp. 89-91, accessed 19 December 2018.

Crusader castle at Titura

The ruins of a Crusader castle have been excavated at Titura/Tittora. The findings from the castle's courtyard, which has also been used as a kitchen, include various kitchenware as well as bronze and silver jewelry lost by the medieval female kitchen staff.Amanda Borschel-Dan
School pupils help find 900-year-old Crusader jewelry trove
Times of Israel, 20 June 2017, accessed 19 Dec. 2018Zach Pontz
Kids found this 900-year-old jewelry in a Crusader castle
at From the Grapewine, 27 June 2017, accessed 19 Dec. 2018

Preservation efforts

Lack of interest in archaeological sites during the construction of the new city led to the loss of important archaeological vestiges. Through the effort of several individual citizens, worse destruction could be avoided at Titura and Umm el-Umdan, with authorities taking over the preservation of the surviving sites, while the public actively included the Hasmonean antiquities into their annual Hanukkah rituals.

Modern city (est. 1985-1996)

The modern city was founded in the late 20th century. The city of Modi'in was built in the 1990s, and it was later merged with the nearby towns of Maccabim and Re'ut, which had been founded in the 1980s, to create the unified municipality of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut. Modern Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut's municipal boundary encompasses a number of depopulated Palestinian villages: Ajanjul, Barfiliya, Bayt Shanna, Bir Ma'in, Al-Burj,

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, Khirbat al-Buwayra, Kharruba, and Al-Kunayyisa. In 1985, the construction of the town of Maccabim, which was led by the International Maccabi organization began, and the project of founding nearby Re'ut, led by an association of Israeli army officers, started in 1987. The towns were united into Maccabim-Re'ut in 1990. According to ARIJ, Israel confiscated land from two

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villages for the construction of Maccabim, presently part of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut: 1,499

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s from Beit Sira and 471 dunams from Saffa. The cornerstone of Modi'in was laid in 1993. It was built as a modern

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with high standards of urban planning. Environmental issues and future growth were taken into consideration from the early design stages. Large greenspaces were incorporated into the city's layout and comprise 50% of the area within the city limits. The city was opened for residency in 1996. In 2003, the Israeli Interior Ministry unified Modi'in and Maccabim-Reut into a single city.

Demography

Modi'in has become a magnet for

residents displeased with the capital's growing

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character. Thousands of residents of

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, Lod, and

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have also relocated to Modi'in. In 2008, it was decided to cap the growth of Modi'in to allow for the development of Lod and Ramla. The city was planned by the well-known architect

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. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, the city is rated at level 8 out of 10 on the scale of socio-economic development, with a high proportion of high school graduation, 76.5% (2006–07), and an average monthly income of 9,659 NIS, compared to a national average of 7,466 (2006). Modi'in has attracted a large community of olim (Jewish immigrants) from English-speaking countries.

Controversy

In 2012, the European Union reclassified the small part of Modi'in originally founded as the community of Maccabim as a West Bank settlement since it had been established in the no man's land according to the

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'European Union: Parts of Modi'in Do Not Belong to Israel'

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, 14 August 2012 The decision was made to implement a 2010 ruling of the

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. The move sparked a diplomatic controversy.

City plan

The original city of Modi'in is laid out around a central hub, with the main arterial spokes organized as dual carriageways. Each side of the artery is a one-way street, and in between is a wide green space, with

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s, playgrounds, schools, and some small commercial centers. Short lateral stubs fed by continuous-flow intersection turn lanes allow drivers to traverse the green spaces and effect a U-turn onto the artery's opposite direction lanes. These stubs also serve as the entranceways for the schools and mini-malls, preventing parking traffic from blocking the high-speed, left lanes of the arteries. The right shoulders of most arteries do, however, allow parking, except in the pullouts for bus stops, next to fire hydrants, etc. The city center is a large

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punctuated by

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s. On the north side of the circle is the central train station, to the northeast is the Azrieli

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(pictured), and to the west and south is the Anaba park (also pictured), which contains a small artificial lake used for recreational

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. The traffic circle straddles a major northeast–southwest artery, HaHashmona'im Blvd., that connects to the southwest with route 431 (which has its eastern terminus in south Modi'in and extends west to

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), and to the northeast with route 443 (at Shilat Junction) providing connectivity to

(southeast) and Lod (northwest). Approximately west-northwest of the city center is an industrial zone, and to the west (on route 431) is the Yishpro commercial center. The latter is also accessible via an additional Modi'in train station, Paatei Modi'in (, "Modi'in outskirts"). The industrial zone is also linked to route 443 via its own interchange, between Shilat Junction and the Maccabim Junction at the eastern side of the Ben Shemen JNF forest. This keeps most of the commercial traffic out of the city proper, so that the two arteries between the city and its industrial zone (Emek HaEla and HaShdera Hamerkazit) carry primarily commuters rather than trucks. The long-term projection of the Ministry of Housing is for the city to be home to 240,000 residents. However, plans approved thus far are for 120,000 residents.

Neighborhoods

השבטים ''HaShvatim'' – The Tribes (North Buchman/Buchman) and מוריה ''Moriah'' (South Buchman) are the most southern neighborhoods in the city. Most of the buildings in this neighborhood are ground-level private homes and condos. The streets of Shvatim are named after the

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, and the streets of Moriah are named after ancient historical Jewish figures. Moriah, the name of the southern neighborhood, is also a feminine name representing these women. הפרחים ''HaPrachim'' – The Flowers (Miromi) is a small neighborhood in the city center. Located in HaPrachim is a commercial center, two primary schools and a secondary school. The neighborhood's streets are named after trees, flowers, and plants. At the northern part of the neighborhood there is a small compound where the streets are named after phrases from the

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. הנחלים ''HaNechalim'' – The Rivers (Safdie) and משואה ''Masuah'' – Beacon (Givat C) are located towards the west of the city, and were planned by architect

. Located in these neighborhoods are five commercial centers, a secondary school and three primary schools. The central street names are named after valleys in Israel, and the side streets are named after Israeli rivers and streets. The name "Masuah" was selected in order to represent the neighborhood's high altitude. Within the area consisting of the streets named after rivers and streams is the "Malibu" area, which, as with other areas, is colloquially named after the contractor who designed the neighborhood. הכרמים ''HaKramim'' – The Vineyards (Tsipor) is the northernmost neighborhood in Modi'in. The streets are named after the Hebrew months. The name "Kramim" is in honor of the vineyards that were located where the neighborhood now stands before the city was founded. אבני חן ''Avnei Chen'' – Precious Stones (Kaizer) is located towards the west of the city, and parts of it are still under construction. The main road is named "Avnei Choshen" and leads to the only retail under residential mixed use buildings in Modi'in. Other streets, in keeping with the neighborhood's name, are named for precious stones. The parks are connected through the center of the neighborhood and allow pedestrians to cross. A bike lane in the Emek Zvuloon street leads to the center of town. הנביאים ''HaNevi'im'' – The Prophets (Northern Shimshoni) and המגינים ''HaMeginim'' – The Defenders (Southern Shimshoni) are located towards the northwest of the city. Streets in HaNevi'im are named for the Prophets of Israel, while HaMeginim's streets are named after

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s and important battles in Israeli history. Located in the neighborhoods are three commercial centers, three primary schools, and one secondary school. הציפורים ''HaTsiporim'' – The Birds (South Kaizer) is still being planned. Its streets will be named after different species of birds, and will be a relatively small neighborhood consisting of only seven streets.

Culture and sports

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In 2007, Modi'in was selected as one of the inaugural cities for the Israel Baseball League. The baseball team was named the Modi'in Miracle, but did not play games in Modi'in as there is no baseball stadium there. In 2008, the Pioneers of the

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(American Football) relocated to Modi'in. The Pioneers played all their home games in Modi'in. In their first year, the Modi'in "Dancing Camel" Pioneers won the IFL Championship. After an unsuccessful 2009–10 season, their second in Modi'in, the Pioneers relocated once again to Tel Aviv, where most of the team's players lived.

Transportation

Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut is accessible by Road 431,

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and Road 443. An Israel Railways line began operation on April 1, 2008, to a large underground station in Modi'in. Service began in September 2007 to Paatei Modi'in on the western outskirts of the city. This railway connects Modi'in to

by way of

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. The line to Modi'in is a spur off the high-speed railway to Jerusalem, currently due for completion in 2016. Once this line is completed, Modi'in will be within 30 minutes' ride of Jerusalem. Intercity and local bus services are provided by Kavim.

Notable people

* Mattanya Cohen (born 1965), former Ambassador to El Salvador * Yohanan Danino (born 1959), former chief of the Israel Police * Julia Glushko (born 1990), tennis player *

David Lau David Baruch Lau (; born 13 January 1966) is an Israeli rabbi who served as the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel from 2013 to 2024. He previously served as the Chief Rabbi of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, and as the Chief Rabbi of Shoham. La ...

(born 1966), Chief Rabbi of Israel and son of former Chief Rabbi of Israel Israel Meir Lau *

Yariv Levin Yariv Gideon Levin (; born 22 June 1969) is an Israeli lawyer and politician who serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice. He served as Speaker of the Knesset in December 2022, previously serving that role from 2020 to 2021. He cu ...

(born 1969), politician and Deputy Prime Minister *

Shahar Pe'er Shahar Pe'er (, ; born ) is an Israeli retired tennis player. Pe'er won five singles and three doubles titles on the WTA Tour, as well as four singles and three doubles titles on the International Tennis Federation, ITF circuit in her career ...

(born 1987), tennis player *

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(born 1960), Ambassador to the UK, spokesman for the prime minister * Ben Sahar (born 1989), association football player *

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(born 1950), former IDF Chief of Staff, Vice Prime Minister, and

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* Itamar Einhorn (born 1997), professional cyclist * Rotem Gafinovitz (born 1992), professional cyclist

International relations

Twin towns—Sister cities

Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut is twinned with: *

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since 1997 *

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since 2010 *

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, since 2013 (Israel Sister Cities Project initiated and coordinated by Unique 1 Asia with the two municipalities.

Notes

References

External links

Municipality of Modi'in - official web site

ModiinApp - The Smartphone App and website for Modiin & The Surrounding Areas

Modiinfo.com - source for Modiin-related information

Places to visit in Modi'in

Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel (quadcopter video)
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