The town is called Ma’ale Ephraim because it is on the road going up to the estate of the tribe of Ephraim.
Ma’ale Ephraim is a local council between the Jordan Valley and Samaria, founded in 1978 and declared a local council in 1981.
More than 1,255 residents live in the settlement.
The members of the Shivat Zion Network enjoy studying in groups, experiential activities and trips that are organized after constant studying.
| Study Groups | Students |
| 2 | 32 |
