Tuval
| Tuval | |
|---|---|
  Tuval | |
| Coordinates: 32°55′43.68″N 35°14′44.51″E / 32.9288000°N 35.2456972°ECoordinates: 32°55′43.68″N 35°14′44.51″E / 32.9288000°N 35.2456972°E | |
| Council | Misgav |
| Region | Galilee |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founded by | Scouts and Habonim Dror members |
Tuval (Hebrew: תּוּבַל) is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located in the Galilee near Karmiel, it falls under the jurisdiction of Misgav Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 205. In the year 2000 a community neighborhood was set up within the boundaries of Tuval. Today Tuval is both a kibbutz and a community settlement
The village was founded in 1980 by Scouts and Habonim Dror members from England and South Africa. Named after the Biblical Tuval, an offspring of Cain (Genesis 4:22).[1]
Theater artist Robbie Gringras and his wife are members, as are the folk rock singers "Larry & Mindy".[2]
References
- ↑ Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.464, ISBN 965-220-186-3 (English)
- ↑ Looking for Robbie Gringras May 25, 2006 - David Tilman http://www.jewishexponent.com/article/3385/
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