Fun facts about Bnei Brak
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Bnei Brak takes its name from the ancient Biblical city of Beneberak, mentioned in Joshua 19:45.
Bnei Brak
Israel
Bnei Brak, or Bene Beraq, is a city located on the central Mediterranean coastal plain in Israel, just east of Tel Aviv. A center of Haredi Judaism, Bnei Brak covers an area of 709 hectares, and had a population of 229,996 in 2024.
From the “History” section
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Bnei Brak was founded as an agricultural village by eight Polish Hasidic families.
Bnei Brak
Israel
Bnei Brak, or Bene Beraq, is a city located on the central Mediterranean coastal plain in Israel, just east of Tel Aviv. A center of Haredi Judaism, Bnei Brak covers an area of 709 hectares, and had a population of 229,996 in 2024.
From the “History” section
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In 2022, Bnei Brak was ranked Israel's most densely populated city, with 28,000 people per square kilometer.
Bnei Brak
Israel
Bnei Brak, or Bene Beraq, is a city located on the central Mediterranean coastal plain in Israel, just east of Tel Aviv. A center of Haredi Judaism, Bnei Brak covers an area of 709 hectares, and had a population of 229,996 in 2024.
From the “Demographics” section
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Bnei Brak is home to Israel's first women-only department store, reflecting gender segregation in the city.
Bnei Brak
Israel
Bnei Brak, or Bene Beraq, is a city located on the central Mediterranean coastal plain in Israel, just east of Tel Aviv. A center of Haredi Judaism, Bnei Brak covers an area of 709 hectares, and had a population of 229,996 in 2024.
From the “Culture and lifestyle” section
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Bnei Brak is twinned with Lakewood, New Jersey, United States, since 2011.
Bnei Brak
Israel
Bnei Brak, or Bene Beraq, is a city located on the central Mediterranean coastal plain in Israel, just east of Tel Aviv. A center of Haredi Judaism, Bnei Brak covers an area of 709 hectares, and had a population of 229,996 in 2024.
From the “International relations” section
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