Ein Ya'akov

For the book, see Ein Yaakov.

Ein Ya'akov (Hebrew: עֵין יַעֲקֹב, lit. 'Jacob's spring') is a moshav in northern Israel. Located near Ma'alot-Tarshiha, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ma'ale Yosef Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 1,257.^[2]

Ein Ya'akov עֵין יַעֲקֹב
Etymology: Jacob's spring
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Coordinates: 33°0′37″N 35°13′45″E
Country	Israel
District	Northern
Council	Ma'ale Yosef
Affiliation	Moshavim Movement
Founded	15 October 1950[1]
Founded by	Iraqi and Kurdish Jews
Population  (2023)[2]	1,257

History

The village was established on 15 October 1950 by immigrants from Kurdistan and Iraq. Its name (as of the neighbouring moshav Me'ona) is taken from Deuteronomy 33:27–28:

And Israel dwelleth in safety, Jacob's spring is secure, in a land of corn and wine; yea, his heavens drop down dew.