Ben-Zvi
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He was spared the details for his own good, in case he should break down and place a phone call to his wife, Mira, or his lawyer, or Rabbi Chanan Ben-Zvi of Gush Etzion.
From The New Yorker • Jan. 28, 2013
While the official story simply states that the Crown was presented to the president of Israel, Itzhak Ben-Zvi, upon its arrival in Jerusalem in 1958, Friedman unearthed evidence that this was no simple handoff.
From Salon • May 20, 2012
Eichmann can appeal his case to the Israeli Supreme Court and, failing there, can ask clemency of Israel's President Isaac Ben-Zvi.
From Time Magazine Archive
As one passed over Sharett's head, flying only 100 yards above the ground, the pilot dropped a parachute bearing a memorial message from President Ben-Zvi.
From Time Magazine Archive
Before a happy crowd of 15,000 at Rosh Haayin, ten miles from modern Tel Aviv-Jaffa, old President Itzhak Ben-Zvi thanked God and pressed a lever.
From Time Magazine Archive
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