Public lifeטובה בן-דב
Tova Ben-Dov
Tova Ben-Dov was an Israeli activist who served as President of the World WIZO Executive from 2012 to 2016 and later as Honorary Life President of WIZO.
1936 to 2025Presidency of the World WIZO ExecutiveHonorary Life President of WIZOVice President of the World Jewish Congress
- Died
- 17 October 2025
Tova Ben-Dov was born in 1936
Tova Ben-Dov was born in Israel. Her parents were Yaakov and Esther Goldman.
She was an activist in WIZO, the Women's International Zionist Organization. She led the World WIZO Executive as its president from 2012 to 2016. She was also named Honorary Life President of the organization.
Along with her WIZO roles, she served as Vice President of the World Jewish Congress. She sat on the boards of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the International Alliance of Women.
She was married to Ralph Hadani. Her daughter, Tamar Lazarus, served as president of WIZO in South Africa. Ben-Dov lived in Tel Aviv and died on 17 October 2025.
Milestones in Tova Ben-Dov's life
- 2012
Became President of the World WIZO Executive.
- 2016
Completed her term as President of the World WIZO Executive.
- 2025
Died on 17 October.
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