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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Ben-Zvi

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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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 a last recourse, Eichmann made a personal plea for clemency to Israel's President Izhak Ben-Zvi.

From Time Magazine Archive

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