Baruch Ostrovsky
Israeli politician (1890–1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Baruch Ostrovsky (Hebrew: ברוך אוסטרובסקי; 10 October 1890 – 17 July 1960) was the first mayor of Ra'anana, Israel, and served as mayor for 28 years.[1] He championed democracy, equality, education and organized Jewish labor.
Quick Facts 1st and 3rd Mayor of Ra'anana, Preceded by ...
Baruch Ostrovsky | |
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ברוך אוסטרובסקי | |
1st and 3rd Mayor of Ra'anana | |
In office 1931–1955 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Michael Peswig |
In office 1957–1959 | |
Preceded by | Michael Peswig |
Succeeded by | Michael Peswig |
Personal details | |
Born | (1890-10-10)10 October 1890 Rahachow, Russian Empire (now Belarus) |
Died | 17 July 1960(1960-07-17) (aged 69) Israel |
Spouse | Feiga Ostrovsky |
Children | Shoshana, Ben-Zion, Ayala |
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