As Israeli tourism to Georgia has boomed, these Israelis have put down roots in Tbilisi
Many Israelis have purchased timeshares in the Black Sea resort of Batumi, and Georgia is considered a prime destination for skiing and hiking as well as travel focused on food and wine.
Gallery owner Rita Licht; Itsik Moshe, president of the Israel-Georgia Chamber of Business; Daniel Licht, who runs Ashkara Falafel; architect Ilana Slutsky; and jewelry designer Mikhail Gilichinski all gather at the Licht home in Tbilisi to enjoy a Shabbat afternoon with fellow Israelis.(photo credit: LARRY LUXNER/JTA)ByLARRY LUXNER/JTA