Ein Iron
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| Coordinates: 32°28′57″N 35°0′34″E / 32.48250°N 35.00944°E / 32.48250; 35.00944 | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Haifa |
| Council | Menashe |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founded by | Polish Jews |
| Population (2024)[1] | 594 |
Ein Iron (Hebrew: עֵין עִירוֹן, lit. 'Spring of Iron') is a moshav in northern Israel. Located in the eastern Sharon plain to the north-east of Hadera, it falls under the jurisdiction of Menashe Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 594.[1]
History
The village was established in 1934 by immigrants of the Second Aliyah, mainly Polish Jews, later joined by German Jews.[2] Its name is derived from the fact that it overlooks Nahal Iron.
Economy
Fishbein farm produces an alcoholic (12%) passion fruit beverage.[3][4]
References
- "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- Jewish National Fund (1949). Jewish Villages in Israel. Jerusalem: Hamadpis Liphshitz Press.
- "PassionFruit Man". Archived from the original on 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- New York Wine Lover in Israel