Barak, Israel Explained

Barak
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Meaning:Named after Barak
Founded:1956
Founded By:Moroccan Jews
District:north
Affiliation:Moshavim Movement
Council:Gilboa
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Coordinates:32.5422°N 35.2647°W

Barak (Hebrew: בָּרָק) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located in the Ta'anakh region, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gilboa Regional Council. As of it had a population of .

History

The moshav was founded in 1956 by Moroccan Jewish immigrants as part of the program to settle the Ta'anakh region. The name "Barak" is derived[1] 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.

Notable residents

Notes and References

  1. Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p. 94,