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The village was founded in 1980 by [[Israel Boy and Girl Scouts Federation|Scouts]] and [[Habonim Dror]] members from [[England]] and [[South Africa]] and was named after the biblical [[Tubal-cain|Tuval]], an offspring of [[Cain]] (Genesis 4:22).<ref>Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.464, {{ISBN|965-220-186-3}} (English)</ref> |
The village was founded in 1980 by [[Israel Boy and Girl Scouts Federation|Scouts]] and [[Habonim Dror]] members from [[England]] and [[South Africa]] and was named after the biblical [[Tubal-cain|Tuval]], an offspring of [[Cain]] (Genesis 4:22).<ref>Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.464, {{ISBN|965-220-186-3}} (English)</ref> |
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In 2000 a community neighborhood was set up within the boundaries of Tuval. Today Tuval is both a kibbutz and a community settlement |
In 2000, a community neighborhood was set up within the boundaries of Tuval. Today, Tuval is both a kibbutz and a community settlement. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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Revision as of 14:07, 1 August 2023
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| Coordinates: 32°55′44″N 35°14′45″E / 32.92889°N 35.24583°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Misgav |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founded by | Scouts and Habonim Dror members |
| Population (2022)[1] | 352 |
Tuval (Hebrew: תּוּבַל) is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in the Galilee near Karmiel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 352.[1]
History
The village was founded in 1980 by Scouts and Habonim Dror members from England and South Africa and was named after the biblical Tuval, an offspring of Cain (Genesis 4:22).[2]
In 2000, a community neighborhood was set up within the boundaries of Tuval. Today, Tuval is both a kibbutz and a community settlement.
Notable people
- Robbie Gringras, theatre artist
References
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.464, ISBN 965-220-186-3 (English)