Barak, Israel

Barak
בָּרָק

Entrance sign
Barak
Coordinates: 32°32′31.55″N 35°15′52.91″E / 32.5420972°N 35.2646972°E / 32.5420972; 35.2646972Coordinates: 32°32′31.55″N 35°15′52.91″E / 32.5420972°N 35.2646972°E / 32.5420972; 35.2646972
District Northern
Council Gilboa
Affiliation Moshavim Movement
Founded 1956
Founded by Moroccan immigrants
Population (2014)[1] 419
Name meaning Named after Barak

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 2014 it had a population of 419.

History

The moshav was founded in 1956 by 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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