Nahal Sorek / Nahal Hakishon

Stop 582 (Nahal Sorek 25) acts as an "arterial valve" for the Mishkenos Yaakov district, regulating the flow of over 6,500 weekly passengers. Located in the topographic "saddle" of Beit Shemesh, this node supports the "car-light" lifestyle of this dense community.

The Religious & Commercial "Campus":
Unlike a standard stop, #582 functions as a "civic lobby" due to its unique "Zero-Mile Access" to three anchors:

• Lev Eliyahu (No. 29): Known as the "Minyan Factory," this 24/7 synagogue generates a "Continuous Peak" of traffic, keeping the stop active and safe even during off-hours.
• Mishkan Raphael (No. 27): A nexus of "Torah and Wisdom" directly adjacent.
• Tiferet Shaul: A Moroccan-rite Synagogue and Kollel, known for its warmth and tradition.
• Zechut Avot (No. 25): The Sephardic-Yerushalmi anchor connecting to the school across the street.
• Commercial Anchor (No. 23): The Carrefour supermarket right at the stop enables efficient "Trip-Chaining"—hop off the bus, buy dinner, and walk home.

* Strategic Note: For Rav-Kav loading, proceed to Stop 407 (around the corner at Nahal HaKishon 19), home to the Elite Lines stand.