Between 1959-69 he lived alternately in Paris and in Bat Yam.

The following year he became mayor of Bat Yam, a role he held until 2003.

But in the 1950s, the Israeli government expropriated his family's land for the new Jewish town of Bat Yam.

In Bat Yam, Barkai realized his love for the sea.

Roth was born in Bat Yam to a musician couple.

The family settled in the seaside town of Bat Yam.

In 1936, it was granted local council status and renamed Bat Yam.

By 1945, 2,000 Jews were living in Bat Yam.

The location of Bat Yam on the Mediterranean makes it popular with beach-goers.

Bat Yam has a 3.2 kilometers long promenade along the ocean lined with pubs and restaurants.