Ben-Zvi

American

[ben-tsvee] / bɛnˈtsvi /

noun

Itzhak 1884?–1963, Israeli statesman, born in Russia: president of Israel 1952–63.

Ben-Zvi British

/ bɛnˈtsviː, bɛnˈzviː /

noun

Itzhak (ˈjɪtsxak). 1884–1963, Israeli statesman; president (1952–63)

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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

The country's first Minister of Education, he was elected by the Knesset to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Izhak Ben-Zvi last month.

From Time Magazine Archive

Next it was a session with Israeli President Itzhak Ben-Zvi, who nodded approvingly as Joshua recited from the Torah.

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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