Barak, Israel
Barak (Hebrew: בָּרָק) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Ta'anakh region, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gilboa Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 410.[1]
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| Coordinates: 32°32′31.55″N 35°15′52.91″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Gilboa |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founded by | Moroccan Jewish immigrants |
| Population (2018)[1] | 410 |
| Name meaning | Named after Barak |
History
The moshav was founded in 1956 by Jewish immigrants to Israel from Morocco as part of the program to settle the Ta'anakh region. The name "Barak" is derived from the character Barak in the Book of Judges (f.e. chapter 4, vers 6), who defeated the enemy king Sisera near the location of the moshav.
References
- "Population in the Localities 2018" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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