Jewish Samegrelo Zemo Svaneti Region

Jewish city story of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti is a region located in the western part of Georgia and consists of historical provinces Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti. The area has 1 city and 7 municipalities. Areas which were inhabited by Jews are the City of Poti, the Municipality of Senaki and villages: Sujuna and Bandza.

Poti is a port city in Georgia, located on the eastern Black Sea coast in the region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti in the western part of the country. Jews of Poti inhabited the place in 1958, once the place received the status of the city. Daniel Magashvili’s family was one of the five families who started the Jewish community in Poti. Near the middle of the 20th century there were 200 Jewish families in the city, brought by the need of viable resources. During that time the Rabbi of the city also worked for the Jews of Sokhumi and Batumi. Apart from...

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Bandza

Bandza is a village located in the western part of Georgia, in the municipality of Martvili, where in the second half of the 18th century Jewish people started to live. The first sources, where we hear about the place date back to 1639-1640 years. In the 18th century the place used to be one of the leading ones; the lord named Phagava brought Jewish Savdagori’s family to solidify the village economically; after this more Jews started inhabiting the area and they created a community. At the beginning of the 20th century Jews built a synagogue in the Jewish district of Bandza. There is also Jewish cemetery near the synagogue. The synagogue is inactive today but many Jewish people visit it very often.

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Sepiashvili Synagogue in Bandza

The Bandza Synagogue was built in the beginning of the 20th century and nowadays the Synagogue is inactive, since most of the Jews had immigrated to Israel. The Synagogue is located in the Jewish Quarter in the village. The Synagogue, which is built in a Neo-Romanesque style, is constructed of stone and it has two floors. The condition of the synagogue is poor, due to lack of care it is receiving.

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Synagogue in Sujuna

Synagogue in Sujuna was built in the 60s of the 19th century and is made of stone. The synagogue has a supervisor, who is a local resident and he voluntarily takes care of this area.

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City Shaurma

This fast food restaurant is one of the best places to get shawarma in the city of Poti.

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Aragvi

Restaurant Aragvi is located near the city center, where you can taste traditional Georgian dishes such as fish, khinkali, khachapuri, pickeled veggies and local wine. The restaurant has received raving reviews for it's inexpensive meals, cozy atmosphere, and delicous flavors.

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Tinyhouses Genacvale

With garden views, Tinyhouses Genacvale is set in village Bandza, Martvili and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, children's playground and sun terrace. The chalet features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Tinyhouses Genacvale. At the accommodations guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. Kutaisi is 25 mi from Tinyhouses Genacvale, while Zugdidi is 24 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Kutaisi International, 16 mi from the chalet, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Hotel Park Green

Offering a terrace and views of the lake, Hotel Park Green is set in Poti. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms include a seating area where you can relax. Some rooms have views of the lake, garden or city. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Hotel Park Green features free WiFi throughout the property.

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