Yish'i

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Yish'i
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Council Mateh Yehuda
Region Shephelah
Affiliation Hapoel HaMizrachi
Founded 12 July 1950
Founded by Yemenite Jews

Yish'i (Hebrew: <templatestyles src="Script/styles_hebrew.css" />יִשְׁעִי‎, lit. My Salvation) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Beit Shemesh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 559.

The village was established on 12 July 1950 by immigrants from Yemen. Its name it taken from Psalms 27:1;

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

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