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The Remarkable Legacy of Mor Family - The family's fabulous journey with diamonds and rare gemstones began in the early 1900s in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan.
The grandfather of Mr. Mor was not only a respected Rabbi—a spiritual leader in the Jewish community—but also a prosperous textile merchant.
A visionary entrepreneur, he invested his wealth in real estate and pursued his deep passion for diamonds and gemstones. This fearless devotion laid the foundation for a legacy that has flourished across generations - one that continues to shine and will be celebrated for years to come.
The grandfather of Mr. Mor was not only a respected Rabbi—a spiritual leader in the Jewish community—but also a prosperous textile merchant.
A visionary entrepreneur, he invested his wealth in real estate and pursued his deep passion for diamonds and gemstones. This fearless devotion laid the foundation for a legacy that has flourished across generations - one that continues to shine and will be celebrated for years to come.
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n 1917, as the Communist Revolution swept through the Soviet Union, the persecution of wealthy Jewish families intensified. Mr. Mor’s grandfather, was forced to flee with his family from city to city to avoid imprisonment. Eventually, they settled in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The family was forced to abandon much of what they had built in Kyzylorda - including private 40-room residence, which was later nationalized and turned into a government bank. The only assets he managed to carry with him were the diamonds, gemstones, and gold coins he had wisely accumulated over the years. He often repeated a phrase that remains etched in the Mor family’s memory to this day - a timeless reminder of believing in God, strength, and the enduring value of what truly lasts. " They can try to take my money but not my Luck ! " |
In Tashkent he maintained a very low profile, trading in diamonds and gems and engaged mainly in teaching children underground about Judaism and preserving Jewish traditions while helping members of the Bukharian Jewish community in their needs. Together with his wife they established an exemplary family with values and credibility for Judaism.
1969
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For generations, every Jew living in the Diaspora has carried the enduring hope of returning to Israel -the promised land to the Jewish people, and building a future there.
Despite his deep roots in Central Asia, Mr. Mor’s grandfather's heart always yearned for the Holy Land. Over the years, he made numerous attempts to immigrate to Israel but was repeatedly blocked by bureaucratic barriers imposed by the Soviet regime. Finally, in 1969, after decades of perseverance, the family was granted official permission to leave the Soviet Union and journey to the State of Israel. For nearly three years, they worked tirelessly to transfer their wealth through trusted acquaintances and family members. Yet in the end, they were forced to abandon much of what they had accumulated - leaving behind furtune in pursuit of a higher calling and a new beginning. |
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1972 - 1976
Upon settling in Israel, Mr. Hillel Mor set out to build a new life by realizing the only valuable assets he had successfully brought from the Soviet Union, diamonds and gemstones.
Eager to begin, he approached traders at the Israel Diamond and Gem Exchange to sell some of these treasures. To his surprise, many of the gemstones he had carefully collected over the years were met with little interest and held minimal value. While he did receive offers for the diamonds, he made a bold decision: not to sell.
Instead of giving up, Mr. Hillel turned to the future. He sent his 16-year-old son, Yohanan, to train as a diamond polisher - setting the foundation for something far greater. Through relentless dedication, long hours, and a hunger to master the craft, young Yohanan became a skilled artisan, eventually uncovering the most guarded secrets of precision cutting, the very techniques that would one day define the family’s success.
With newfound knowledge, Yohanan proposed a visionary idea: to re-cut one of the family’s diamonds, enhancing its brilliance and refining its proportions to elevate its value. Mr. Hillel agreed. When he returned to the exchange with the newly polished diamond, the same traders who had once undervalued it now offered him a significant profit - for the very same stone.
That moment was pivotal.
In 1976, recognizing the transformative power of master-level cutting, Mr. Hillel Mor made a defining decision: He would invest in excellence and establish the family’s first diamond factory in Israel - marking the beginning of MOR BROTHERS legacy.
Eager to begin, he approached traders at the Israel Diamond and Gem Exchange to sell some of these treasures. To his surprise, many of the gemstones he had carefully collected over the years were met with little interest and held minimal value. While he did receive offers for the diamonds, he made a bold decision: not to sell.
Instead of giving up, Mr. Hillel turned to the future. He sent his 16-year-old son, Yohanan, to train as a diamond polisher - setting the foundation for something far greater. Through relentless dedication, long hours, and a hunger to master the craft, young Yohanan became a skilled artisan, eventually uncovering the most guarded secrets of precision cutting, the very techniques that would one day define the family’s success.
With newfound knowledge, Yohanan proposed a visionary idea: to re-cut one of the family’s diamonds, enhancing its brilliance and refining its proportions to elevate its value. Mr. Hillel agreed. When he returned to the exchange with the newly polished diamond, the same traders who had once undervalued it now offered him a significant profit - for the very same stone.
That moment was pivotal.
In 1976, recognizing the transformative power of master-level cutting, Mr. Hillel Mor made a defining decision: He would invest in excellence and establish the family’s first diamond factory in Israel - marking the beginning of MOR BROTHERS legacy.
1988
As Mr. Yohanan Mor’s expertise in diamond production deepened, he began to develop innovative polishing techniques that elevated the brilliance and beauty of each diamond. His commitment to craftsmanship and precision transformed every stone into a work of extraordinary sparkle and refinement.
In 1988, fueled by this vision and a passion for excellence, Mr. Yohanan founded Mor Brothers Diamonds - a diamond manufacturing and trading house specializing in sourcing and producing high-quality rough diamonds. Each stone is meticulously polished in Israel and exported to discerning clients around the world.
Today, the company is deeply involved in every stage of a diamond’s journey - from mining and cutting to design and fine jewelry manufacturing. What began as a humble, discreet operation in Israel has grown into a respected name in the global diamond industry. Known for its integrity, discretion, and excellence, Mor Brothers is now recognized as one of the leading forces in the world of exceptional diamonds.
In 1988, fueled by this vision and a passion for excellence, Mr. Yohanan founded Mor Brothers Diamonds - a diamond manufacturing and trading house specializing in sourcing and producing high-quality rough diamonds. Each stone is meticulously polished in Israel and exported to discerning clients around the world.
Today, the company is deeply involved in every stage of a diamond’s journey - from mining and cutting to design and fine jewelry manufacturing. What began as a humble, discreet operation in Israel has grown into a respected name in the global diamond industry. Known for its integrity, discretion, and excellence, Mor Brothers is now recognized as one of the leading forces in the world of exceptional diamonds.
