Overlooking the Jerusalem Mountains stands Moza Illit. A community brimming with history.
Moza Illit isn’t just a settlement. It’s a testament to resilience. Founded in 1933 it rose from the ashes of the 1929 Arab riots. Twenty families built homes here. They received aid from the Jewish National Council and emergency funds.
Imagine those families. They rebuilt their lives. They established a moshav on a higher slope. They created a haven. A place to escape the violence. Moza Illit offered a fresh start. A chance for peace.
The views are breathtaking. From Moza Illit you see Ein Karem. You also see the Motza Valley and Jerusalem itself. The Beit Zayit water reservoir is visible. So is the Jerusalem Forest.
Life in Moza Illit isn’t just about the past. Children attend local kindergartens. They go to Ein Harim Elementary School. Later they choose from various secondary schools. Some study in Ein Karem. Others go to Jerusalem.
Moza Illit boasts notable residents. David Kaminsky a basketball player and coach lived here. Ehud Olmert and Anna Ticho also called Moza Illit home. Their stories are woven into the fabric of this community.
Moza Illit’s history is rich. Its present is vibrant. Its future is bright. It’s more than just a place. It’s a symbol of hope. A story of survival and renewal. A place where history and modern life intertwine. A place you should explore. A story you should remember.