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Ben-Zvi

American  
[ben-tsvee] / bɛnˈtsvi /

noun

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


Ben-Zvi British  
/ bɛnˈtsviː, bɛnˈzviː /

noun

  1. 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

In Jerusalem, an opening-night crowd of 3,500 stood politely when Israeli President Izhak Ben-Zvi entered, then burst into thunderous applause for Casals.

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

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

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