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 2022 it had a population of 396.[1]

Barak
בָּרָק
Aerial view of Moshav Barak
Aerial view of Moshav Barak
Etymology: Named after Barak
Barak is located in Jezreel Valley region of Israel
Barak
Barak
Coordinates: 32°32′32″N 35°15′53″E / 32.54222°N 35.26472°E / 32.54222; 35.26472
CountryIsrael
DistrictNorthern
CouncilGilboa
AffiliationMoshavim Movement
Founded1956
Founded byMoroccan Jews
Population
 (2022)[1]
396

History

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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[2] 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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p. 94, ISBN 965-220-186-3