Mordekhai Mikhakashvili - Georgian Jew Doing Public Work In Israel

Abstract

The process of migration of so called Georgian Jews from Georgia to their historical homeland began long before the formation of the State of Israel. At that period the migrants were quite few. And of those successfully settled in the Holy Land we should specifically distinguish Mordekhai Mikhakashvili, nicknamed “the Georgian Rothschild”, who succeeded in many spheres of social life. His national and social contribution is especially visible if we consider the fact that many of his compatriots, among whom there were migrants from Georgia as well, managed to settle in Israel thanks to his financial support.

In conclusion, it can be said that Mordekhai Mikhakashvili was a true patriot of his country and people, which earned him great love and respect among his fellowcountrymen. This evaluation of his deeds is not at all exaggerated and the fact that he was proclaimed as the leader of the Georgian community in Israel and the honorary president of their union is just another proof of the above mentioned. After the death of Mordekhai Mikhakashvili one of the streets in Ashdod was named after him.