Life Chapters

Barak was born on January 2, 1987, at Kibbutz Ginosar on the shores of the Sea of Galilee — grandson of Shulka and Vintche z"l, among the founders of the kibbutz. The youngest of f...

At age twelve, Barak made a pivotal switch from swimming to kayaking at the Jordan Valley kayak club. His daily routine became a testament to dedication: morning training before sc...

Barak stepped onto the international stage representing Israel in elite kayaking competitions across Europe and beyond. In 2005, he competed at the European Championship in Plovdiv...

Barak earned his place in Israel's Olympic squad, cementing his status among the country's elite athletes. During his military service, he was recognized as a distinguished athlete...

After retiring from competitive kayaking, Barak poured his passion into coaching the next generation. He coached youth at Hapoel Tel Aviv on the Yarkon River and, from 2016 to 2019...

Barak met Dana Pa'ar at a Jewish Agency summer camp office, and from that moment they were inseparable. Fourteen years together, married in 2012, they built a life filled with love...

Barak's spirit endures through a growing tapestry of memorials and living tributes. Each year, an annual memorial flotilla gathers on the Sea of Galilee — dozens of kayaks paddling...