Avraham Ravitz was an Israeli politician and member of the Knesset for Degel HaTorah, which forms part of the United Torah Judaism alliance.
10 Facts About Avraham Ravitz
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Avraham Ravitz studied for about a year at the Slabodka Yeshiva.
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Later, he stated that the assassination of Lehi commander Avraham Ravitz Stern was the reason for his joining the underground movement.
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Avraham Ravitz managed the vocational high school "Marom Zion" in Kiryat Noar, Jerusalem.
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Avraham Ravitz served as a Rosh Mesivta at Midrashiat Noam in Pardes Hanna.
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Avraham Ravitz held the position on a voluntary basis for about six months and, after stabilizing the institution, returned control to the institution's manager.
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Avraham Ravitz served as an MK on behalf of Degel HaTorah and later in United Torah Judaism, which is a union of Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael.
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Avraham Ravitz was considered moderate and cautious regarding how the Haredim should use their power in the Knesset.
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Avraham Ravitz died on 26 January 2009 at the age of 75, due to complications from diabetes.
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Avraham Ravitz was married to Avigail, born in New York, and was the father of twelve children.