Barak, Israel
Barak
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| Etymology: Named after Barak | |
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| Coordinates: 32°32′31.55″N 35°15′52.91″E / 32.5420972°N 35.2646972°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Council | Gilboa |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founded by | Moroccan Jewish immigrants |
| Population (2022)[1] | 396 |
Barak (Template:Lang-he-n) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Ta'anakh region, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gilboa Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 396.[1]
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
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.