Rare Opportunity in Alon Shvut (an upscale settlement in Gush Etzion) Gorgeous, sunny 5-rm garden apartment in a small boutique building, 3 exposures, private entrance, well-kept garden-use- yard + pergola, built-in benches, easy access from parking. Near synagogues, pre-schools, Herzog College.The settlement of Alon Shvut was established in 1970 and is part of Gush Etzion. Today there are approximately 700 families living in Alon Shvut and approximately 3,000 residents making it the largest settlement in Gush Etzion. Alon Shvut is a religious community which has residents with a variety of professions. The settlement has 3 neighborhoods: Givat HaEtz (the oldest) Givat HaBracha (the newest) and the Caravan neighborhood on the Eastern side of the settlement)