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 2019 it had a population of 411.[1]

Barak

בָּרָק
Barak
Coordinates: 32°32′31.55″N 35°15′52.91″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilGilboa
AffiliationMoshavim Movement
Founded1956
Founded byMoroccan Jewish immigrants
Population
 (2019)[1]
411
Name meaningNamed 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.

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References

  1. "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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