Hararit (Template:Lang-he-n) (lit. "mountainous") is a communal settlement in Galilee, Israel. It is administered by the Misgav Regional Council. In 2008, there were 95 families living in Hararit.[1][2]

History

Hararit is located on the crest of Mount Netofa in the Lower Galilee. It was established in 1980 by a group of Transcendental Meditation devotees. The economy is largely based on tourism. Some of the residents operate bed and breakfast establishments. More Netofa, a company that produces gourmet olive oil, honey and spice mixtures, is based in Hararit. [3]

References

  1. ^ Corder, Mike (February 7, 2008). "Founder of TM movement, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, dies in The Netherlands. Israeli followers mourn passing of 'great teacher'". The Jerusalem Post. p. 06.
  2. ^ Hararit at the site of the Ministry for the Development of the Negev and Galilee Template:He icon
  3. ^ More Netofa: The Land of Olive Oil and Honey

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