Barak, Israel
Place in Northern, Israel
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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 2024 it had a population of 438.[1]
Barak
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Aerial view of Moshav Barak | |
| Etymology: Named after Barak | |
  Barak Location within Jezreel Valley region of Israel | |
| Coordinates: 32°32′32″N 35°15′53″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Northern |
| Subdistrict | Jezreel |
| Council | Gilboa |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Founded by | Moroccan Jews |
| Population (2024)[1] | 438 |
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[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
- Joaquin Szuchman (born 1995), Israeli-Argentinian basketball player in the Israel Basketball Premier League