It was founded in 1949 by Jewish immigrants and refugees from Maghreb and Egypt. Its name is a Biblical word, mentioned in Deuteronomy 33:13 : " May the Lord bless this land with the precious dew from heaven above." and in the Song of Songs 4:13;
Megadim, 1969
Thy shoots are a park of pomegranates, with precious fruits; henna with spikenard plants.
Notable people
Elida Gera (1931-2017), film director, dancer, and choreographer
Rabbi Shlomo Amar (born 1948), served as Megadim rabbi in 1973