First Lady of Israel

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First Lady of Israel
בת הזוג של נשיא מדינת ישראל
File:Flag of Israel.svg
ResidenceBeit HaNassi
AppointerKnesset
Inaugural holderVera Weizmann
Formation17 February 1949

First Lady of Israel (Hebrew: בת הזוג של נשיא מדינת ישראל) is the unofficial title of the wife of the president of Israel. The current first lady of Israel is Michal Herzog, wife of President Isaac Herzog.

History

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There is no official role or office of the first lady of Israel, and the title "First Lady" was never adopted by the Ministerial Committee for Symbols and Ceremonies (he),[1] although Reuven Rivlin's wife, Nechama Rivlin, was referred to as "First Lady" in English-language sources during her husband's presidency.[2][3] In 2018, then–prime ministerial spouse Sara Netanyahu was introduced as "First Lady" when receiving US vice president Mike Pence, causing controversy.[1]

First ladies of Israel

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Name Portrait Term began Term ended President of Israel Notes
Vera Weizmann File:Vera Weizmann portrait 1929-30.jpeg 17 February 1949 9 November 1952 Chaim Weizmann Wife of the first President of Israel. Born in the Russian Empire and immigrated to the United Kingdom.
Rachel Yanait Ben-Zvi File:Laying a corner stone for the home of the Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center (FL45976622).jpg 16 December 1952 23 April 1963 Yitzhak Ben-Zvi Born in present-day Ukraine, Ben-Zvi was an author, educator and leading proponent of Labor Zionism.
Rachel Katznelson-Shazar File:Rachel Katznelson-Shazar 1964.jpg 21 May 1963 24 May 1973 Zalman Shazar
Nina Katzir File:Nina Katzir - 1973.jpg 24 May 1973 29 May 1978 Ephraim Katzir
Ofira Navon File:Flickr - Government Press Office (GPO) - Mrs. Ophira navon.jpg 29 May 1978 5 May 1983 Yitzhak Navon
Aura Herzog File:Mrs-aurora-herzog.jpg 5 May 1983 13 May 1993 Chaim Herzog Founder of the Council for a Beautiful Israel[4]
Reuma Weizman File:929 - Bible together (cropped).jpg 13 May 1993 13 July 2000 Ezer Weizman
Gila Katsav File:Gila Katsav D653-076 (cropped).jpg 1 August 2000 1 July 2007 Moshe Katsav Gila Katsav's tenure ended on July 1, 2007, when her husband resigned the presidency.[5]
Sonia Peres File:Flickr - Government Press Office (GPO) - Sonia and Shimon Peres (cropped).jpg 15 July 2007 20 January 2011 Shimon Peres Sonia Peres, who was Polish-born, disliked the role of wife of a politician and public figure. Though the country's first lady, she and Shimon Peres became estranged circa 2008 over his decision to remain in public office during their later life; the couple lived apart for the remainder of their lives.[6][7] Sonia Peres died in role on January 20, 2011, at the age of 87.[6][8]
Position vacant 20 January 2011 24 July 2014 First Lady Sonia Peres had died on January 20, 2011, while Shimon Peres was still in office.
Nechama Rivlin File:Nechama Rivlin (cropped).jpg 24 July 2014 4 June 2019 Reuven Rivlin Nechama Rivlin was a researcher and scientist at Hebrew University. She died in role from complications of a lung transplant on June 4, 2019.[3]
Position vacant 4 June 2019 7 July 2021 First Lady Nechama Rivlin died on June 4, 2019.[3]
Michal Herzog File:Michal Herzog by Igal Slavin.jpeg 7 July 2021 Present Isaac Herzog First Lady Michal Herzog is a lawyer.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b The "First Lady" - will the head of ceremonies be fired? (in Hebrew), Mako, 24 January 2018
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