Eliav was founded in 2004 and was initially named
Haruv (חָרוּב) after the eponymous
carob tree that grows in the community's region. Secular, traditional, and religious Jews live there and join as partners in education, Judaism, and culture. The community supports the environment and is part of the ecosystem of the
Shephelah. Planning and construction in the community are focused on preserving the environment. In 2011, the village's name was changed to Eliav in memory of
Aryeh Eliav, a politician and activist. ==References==