Hermesh is situated on a hill in North Shomron at 250 meters above sea level overlooking the coastal plain from Tel Aviv in the south up to the outskirts of Haifa in the north.  

   The yishuv is located along the ancient route leading from the Dotan Valley to the Coastal Plain through which the Roman road from Caesarea on the coast to Ginaea, Jenin; remnants of which can be seen to this day. 
 

    East of Hermesh is Mount Samra, where the remnants of a Jewish settlement from the time of the Second Temple can be seen. This village is related to the ruins of Chamam, identified as Narvata, the Jewish center of this region in that period. The city boasts imposing archaeological ruins, especially the remains of the Roman siege reminiscent of those found around Massada.

    North of Hermesh is Chirbat Farsin with remains of a settlement from the Israelite Period and a Byzantine church. 

   The source of the name Hermesh is the ancient tool for harvesting wheat relevant to this area because of the grain fields common here. The yishuv started as a Nahal point that became civilian in 1984. The main reason for its location is creation of an 'inhabited barrier' in northwestern Shomron and fleshing out of the Jewish presence in North Shomron. 

   In October 2002 a terrorist entered the yishuv and murdered a woman and two girls, Orna Eshel, Hadas Turjeman and Linoi Sarusi. In spite of this tragedy, it must be noted that there are more houses lit up, children playing outside, residents moving about their business – more of them also taking part in yishuv activities. This past year 25 new families have joined our community bringing us to 62 families. 

  Hermesh has cultural centers for the enrichment of the residents, from adults through the very young, a swimming pool and sports fields. The Danny Cultural Center (named after Danny Schlesinger, a resident killed in an accident) is intended for community activities as well as private occasions and we also have a teleprocessing center for youth and for soldiers serving in the area. The younger children have an activity center equipped appropriately for them.

       There is Life in Hermesh!