The name Kfar Shamai is derived from the name Shamai of the representative of Sinedérion in the times of the pair government, jointly with Hillel. By tradition, Shamai’s tomb is located within Mount Meron. The economy of moshav has been based on agriculture in recent years, thanks to its proximity to the religious sites of Mount Meron, religious tourism has begun to play a large role. Near the settlement is one of the most picturesque streams of the upper and lower Galilee - Nahal Amud. (Pillar Creek) Translated with Google Translate