Oranges to Easels: Journey of an Israeli Pioneer

In October 1935, Mordecai Pickholz arrived by ship in Jaffa, Palestine. Twenty-one years old, fluent in five languages, he joined thousands of immigrants who help build the future Jewish State. He would never see his beloved parents again. During the years before Israel gained its Independence in 1948, Mordecai worked in the orange groves around Yavne and founded a catering business focused on British Military Bases. But he led a double life. His energy was also devoted to four missions for...