title: Tushia
text: # Tushia
  
  Tushia (Hebrew: תּוּשִׁיָּה, lit. Wisdom, Being Resourceful) is a religious community settlement in southern Israel. Located around five kilometres from Netivot and east of Kfar Maimon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sdot Negev Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 859.
  
  ## History
  
  The village was established in 1958 and was initially named Shuva Heh, before adopting its current name, taken from the Book of Proverbs 2:7;
  
     He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to them that walk in integrity;
  