Aryeh Azulai

Career

Born in Fes, Morocco, Azulai is a teacher by profession. He held a number of roles in the education system until he was elected as mayor of Ashdod in 1983. He was replaced as mayor by Zvi Zilker (who he had earlier succeeded) in 1989.

Since 1993 he has been involved in the Jewish Agency.

Achievements

• During his time as mayor his best-known achievement was the foundation of the Ashdod Development Company and the Korin Maman Museum.