Avraham Ravitz
Avraham Ravitz | |
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| Faction represented in the Knesset | |
| 1988–1992 | Degel HaTorah |
| 1992–1996 | United Torah Judaism |
| 1996 | Degel HaTorah |
| 1996–1999 | United Torah Judaism |
| 1999 | Degel HaTorah |
| 1999–2005 | United Torah Judaism |
| 2005–2006 | Degel HaTorah |
| 2006–2008 | United Torah Judaism |
| 2008–2009 | Degel HaTorah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 January 1934 Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine |
| Died | 26 January 2009 (aged 75) Jerusalem |
Avraham Ravitz (Hebrew: אברהם רביץ, 13 January 1934 – 26 January 2009) was an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset for Degel HaTorah, which forms part of the United Torah Judaism alliance.
Biography
Avraham Ravitz was born in
Political career
Ravitz was first elected to the Knesset in
Minister of Welfare and Social Services. He retained his seat again in the 2006 election
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In November 2008, Ravitz announced that he was leaving politics, although he planned to continue to serve as Degel HaTorah chairman.[1]
References
- ^ a b MK Ravitz quitting politics after 20 years Ynetnews, 27 November 2008
- ^ Medzini, Ronen (2009-01-26). "MK Avraham Ravitz dies at 75". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
External links
- My Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Avraham Ravitz, Gideon Levy, Haaretz
- Avraham Ravitz on the Knesset website
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