District Central Affiliation Hapoel HaMizrachi Population (2015) 1,206 | Council Lev HaSharon Founded 1950 | |
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Porat (Hebrew: פּוֹרָת, lit. fruitful vine) is a mixed (religious and non-religious) moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain between Ein Vered and Kfar Yabetz, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lev HaSharon Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 1,206.
History
The village was founded in 1950. Its name is taken from the Book of Genesis 49:22;
Joseph is a fruitful vine, a fruitful vine by a fountain; its branches run over the wall.
References
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