Yedida

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Yedida
Yedida is located in Jerusalem, Israel
Yedida
Yedida
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Council Mateh Yehuda
Region Jerusalem corridor
Founded 1964

Yedida (Hebrew: <templatestyles src="Script/styles_hebrew.css" />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 2006 it had a population of 162.

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.