Bechor-Shalom Sheetrit
1895–1967 (age 72)
Biography
Born in 1895, Bechor-Shalom Sheetrit devoted his life to the legal and civic development of the Jewish community in Palestine. He brought thoughtful judgment and a calm presence to the many public roles he held, always striving to create a legal system that reflected the values of the young society he served.
As a judge and public servant, Sheetrit earned respect across the political spectrum for his integrity and measured decisions. His commitment to fairness and inclusion left a lasting impression on the institutions he guided, and he is remembered with honor at Har HaMenuchot.