Deaths in the 1970s

Joskowicz (Josifon), Zeew

1896–1977 (age 81)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Zeew Joskowicz was an educator who guided countless students with warmth and dedication, and he is buried at Kiryat Shau...

Yitsḥaḳ Arigur

1902–1979 (age 77)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yiśroel Riṭoṿ

1895–1976 (age 81)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yiśroel Riṭoṿ was a journalist known for his thoughtful reporting, and he rests at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.

Yehezkel Kazzaz

1929–1979 (age 50)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Maoz Poraz

1934–1973 (age 39)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Maoz Poraz was a military officer who served with courage and dedication, and he rests at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.

Ze'ev Baraban

1897–1974 (age 77)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Nahum Nardi

1901–1977 (age 76)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Nahum Nardi was a composer whose music enriched the cultural life of the nation, and he is remembered at Kiryat Shaul Ce...

Albert Michael

1896–1974 (age 78)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

David Tidhar

1897–1970 (age 73)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

David Tidhar was a writer who documented the spirit of his time with care, and he rests at Kiryat Shaul Cemetery.

David Lazar

1902–1974 (age 72)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Arie Alotin

1898–1979 (age 81)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Surgeon Arie Alotin steadied early Israeli operating rooms with calm expertise.

Aharon Ben-Or

1880–1972 (age 92)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

David Ben-Gurion

1886–1973 (age 87)

Midreshet Ben-Gurion

Statesman David Ben-Gurion guided Israel from vision to reality.

Princess Tatiana Constantinovna of Russia

1890–1979 (age 89)

Russian Convent of the Ascension

David Cohen

1894–1976 (age 82)

Alonim

Educator David Cohen nurtured generations with steady guidance.

Israel Hochman

1908–1974 (age 66)

Even Yehuda

Chana Broida

d. 1977

Maoz Haim

Chana Broida is remembered for her steadfast presence among the families of Maoz Haim.

Aharon Reuveni

1886–1971 (age 85)

Har HaMenuchot

Hanoch Yelon

1886–1970 (age 84)

Har HaMenuchot

Linguist Hanoch Yelon enriched modern Hebrew with rigorous scholarship.

Heinz Steinitz

1909–1971 (age 62)

Har HaMenuchot

Joseph Kruk

1885–1972 (age 87)

Har HaMenuchot

Politician Joseph Kruk championed social fairness in the young state.

Hanan Schlesinger

1893–1976 (age 83)

Har HaMenuchot

Rubin Mass

1894–1979 (age 85)

Har HaMenuchot

Publisher Rubin Mass helped to weave Hebrew literature into daily life.

Menachem Gilutz

1884–1974 (age 90)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Saadia Shoshany

1889–1971 (age 82)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Public figure Saadia Shoshany supported Tel Aviv's early community needs.

Sima Arlosoroff

1901–1976 (age 75)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Manya Bialik

1876–1972 (age 96)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Manya Bialik kept the fires of Hebrew culture warm through generous hospitality.

Tzippora Sharett

1896–1973 (age 77)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Fania Matmon-Cohen

1874–1977 (age 103)

Trumpeldor cemetery

Teacher Fania Matmon-Cohen inspired young learners with warmth and clarity.

Shmuel Bentsur

1906–1973 (age 67)

Har HaMenuchot

Yaacov Tzidkoni

1902–1973 (age 71)

Har HaMenuchot

Veteran journalist whose measured reporting helped shape public discourse in Israel’s earliest years.

Itzhak Rafael Molcho

1894–1976 (age 82)

Har HaMenuchot

Chaim Yahil

1905–1974 (age 69)

Har HaMenuchot

Diplomat who helped forge Israel’s relationships during its formative decades.

Ḥanina Misraḥi

1886–1974 (age 88)

Har HaMenuchot

Ephraim Gottlieb

1921–1973 (age 52)

Har HaMenuchot

Literary scholar who deepened appreciation for Hebrew letters through thoughtful teaching and research.

Elisabeth Goldschmidt

1912–1970 (age 58)

Har HaMenuchot

Me'ir Harnik

1926–1972 (age 46)

Har HaMenuchot

Composer whose melodies helped define Israel’s cultural identity.

Yehuda Haezrahi

1920–1974 (age 54)

Har HaMenuchot

ʻAzriʼel Zelig Slonim

1897–1971 (age 74)

Har HaMenuchot

Dedicated community leader who championed thoughtful engagement with Jewish heritage.

Avraham Yoffen

1886–1970 (age 84)

Har HaMenuchot

Yitzchak H. Cohen Huberman

1896–1977 (age 81)

Har HaMenuchot

Kabbalist who guided seekers with reverence for mystical tradition.

Rivḳah Elitsur

1920–1979 (age 59)

Har HaMenuchot

David Lichtblau

1910–1978 (age 68)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Sprinter whose dedication inspired a generation of Israeli athletes.

F. Dreyfuss

1910–1974 (age 64)

Kiryat Shaul Cemetery

Yitzhak Kadmon

1910–1978 (age 68)

Kfar Haroeh

Zionist activist whose commitment bolstered the foundations of Jewish communal life.

Ḥayim ben Shelomoh ʻIraḳi Kats

1887–1971 (age 84)

Har HaMenuchot

Zvi Neumann

1918–1977 (age 59)

Har HaMenuchot

Surgeon renowned for his skillful care and mentorship of medical colleagues.

Emil Adler

1900–1971 (age 71)

Har HaMenuchot

Bezalel Elizedek

1884–1973 (age 89)

Har HaMenuchot

Journalist whose insightful reporting captured the spirit of his era with integrity.

Grete Wolf Krakauer

1890–1970 (age 80)

Har HaMenuchot