Barak, Israel

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

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

References

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

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