Netivot is a city in southern Israel located between Beersheba and Gaza. At the end of 2009, Netivot had a population of 16,700. Netivot was founded in 1956 as a Negev development town. The first residents were immigrants from Morocco and Tunisia. Three successful nightclubs have opened in Netivot which also draw clientele from out of town, attracting young people from Ashkelon, Beersheba, Omer, Lehavim, Ofakim and Sderot. There is also a train station in Netivot.
Netivot is known for being the home of Jewish mystics and as a popular pilgrimage site. On the anniversary of the Baba Sali's death, thousands of pilgrims come to Netivot to visit his tomb. There are around 10 synagogues in Netivot, there are also one or two kosher restaurants in Netivot.
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JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.
Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!