Hokuk

Hokuk

Infobox_Kibbutz
kibbutz_name = Hokuk
foundation = 1945
founded_by = Various groups
region = Galilee
industry = Agriculture, manufacturing
affiliation = Kibbutz Movement
website =

Hokuk (Lang-he|חוקוק) is a kibbutz in Israel. Located near the Sea of Galilee and the cities of Tiberias and Safed, it falls under the jurisdiction of Emek HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 279.

History

The kibbutz was established in 1945 near the Arab village of Yakuk (which had taken its name from the Biblical Jewish city of Hokuk known for growing mustard) [ [http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3379385,00.html Ein Hokuk and the story of Habakkuk] Ynetnews, 21 March 2007] and the supposed funeral place of the prophet Habakkuk.

The kibbutz was founded by former Palmach members, graduates of the Mikveh Israel agricultural school, members of the HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed youth movement, and immigrants from French-speaking countries (France and North Africa) and South America.

Economy

As well as agriculture, the kibbutz also has a plastics factory, "Hokuk Industries".

References


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