Aryeh Azulai

Aryeh Azulai (Hebrew: אריה אזולאי; 9 July 1933 – 3 October 2025) was an Israeli politician who was the third mayor of the city of Ashdod.^[1]

Aryeh Azulai
אריה אזולאי
Azoulay in 2013
3rd mayor of Ashdod
In office 1983–1989
Preceded by	Zvi Zilker
Succeeded by	Zvi Zilker
Personal details
Born	(1933-07-09)9 July 1933 Fez, French protectorate in Morocco
Died	3 October 2025(2025-10-03) (aged 92)
Political party	Labor
Spouse	Rachel Azulai
Children	Ithamar, Ofer and Esther

Life and career

Born in Fes, Morocco, Azulai was a teacher by profession. He held a number of roles in the education system until he was elected as mayor of Ashdod in 1983. During his time as mayor his best-known achievement was the foundation of the Ashdod Development Company and the Korin Maman Museum.

He was replaced as mayor by Zvi Zilker (who he had earlier succeeded) in 1989. Since 1993 he had been involved in the Jewish Agency.

Azulai died on 3 October 2025, at the age of 92.^[2]