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Nahum HetIsraeli political and sports figure
Date of Birth: 01.01.1896
Country:  Israel |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Zionist Activism
- Aliyah to Israel
- Maccabi Movement and Jewish Leadership
- Role in the Haganah and Government
- Knesset Elections and Olympic Committee
- Maccabi World Federation
Early Life and Education
Born in Odessa, Ukraine, the future Israeli political and sports leader completed his education at a traditional Jewish elementary school (heder) and gymnasium before attending Odessa University. During his university studies, he became an active member of the "Youth of Zion" movement.
Zionist Activism
In 1917, he joined the Zionist party, Zeire-Zion, and assumed a leading role in the All-Russian Maccabi movement. As a member of the Jewish self-defense forces in Odessa, he defended the Jewish community.
Aliyah to Israel
In 1919, he immigrated to the Land of Israel (Eretz-Israel) and settled in Haifa in 1920. He pursued legal studies at the Jerusalem Law School and obtained a law degree.
Maccabi Movement and Jewish Leadership
In 1935, he was elected Chairman of the Maccabi Central Committee, serving from 1935 to 1939. From 1944 to 1948, he served as a member of the Jewish National Council, the supreme political and public body of the Jewish community in Palestine (Yishuv).
Role in the Haganah and Government
During the British Mandate period, he acted as the Haganah's chief legal advisor from 1947 to 1948. After the establishment of the State of Israel, he worked for the Israeli government. In 1949, he became Chairman of the General Zionists Federation in Haifa and served on the Haifa municipality.
Knesset Elections and Olympic Committee
In Israel's first parliamentary elections in 1951, he was elected as a member of the Knesset. He also served as Chairman of the Israel Olympic Committee from 1951 to 1956.
Maccabi World Federation
In 1957, he became President of the Maccabi World Federation, a global organization promoting Jewish sports and culture.
