Zivi Tzafriri (; 8 July 1927 – 1 November 1956), was an Israeli Armor Corps officer who was killed during the Sinai War.
Early years Zivi Tzafriri was born in Ein Harod in British Mandate of Palestine to Ya'akov and Batia Tzafriri. The family moved to kibbutz Givat HaShlosha while Tzafriri was a child. He attended Ohel Shem high school in Ramat Gan, and late the Regional agricultural high school in Givat HaShlosha.
Military years and death In 1945 Tzafriri joined the Palmach, and joined the IDF upon its establishment. He fought in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War in the central and Jerusalem fronts, and was wounded during the battle over Ramat Rachel, and once again during the Battle of Latrun.Lt-Col Zivi Tzafriri Davar, 7 January 1957, Historical Jewish Press During the war Tzafriri was transferred to the Armor Corps. After the war Tzafriri retired from the army and returned to Givat HaShlosha. In 1950 Tzafriri was re-enlisted to the army as an officer in the Armor Corps.
In 1956, during the Sinai War, Tzafriri took part in the battle over Rafah. He was wounded during the battle, but carried on fighting. His Armoured personnel carrier was shelled and Tzafriri, along with his 9-man crew, was instantly killed.
Family In 1953, he married his wife, Odeda, and settled in Einat.
Remembrance Beit Zivi in Einat, Zivi Hall (Ulam Zivi) in Ohel Shem schoolUlam Zivi in Ramat Gan, Named After Lt-Col Tzafriri Inaugurated Davar, 22 April 1958, Historical Jewish Press are named after Tzafriri. After his death, his father issued two yearly scholarships to Mikveh Israel school,A Commercial Center Inaugurated in Kiryat Malakhi Davar, 22 November 1957, Historical Jewish Press to Ohel Shem studentsScholarships in Memorial of Lt-Col Zivi Tzafriri Davar, 18 November 1960, Historical Jewish Press and erected a fund for Hebrew University of Jerusalem students.Fund Named after Lt-Col Zivi Tzafriri Near the University Davar, 30 June 1963, Historical Jewish Press
In football, Tzafriri was memorialized through several cups given in his honor, including the first ever Israel Super Cup, played between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Petah Tikva in 1957.Hapoel T.A. Beat Hapoel P.T. 3:0 Dave, 24 November 1957, Historical Jewish Press The sports compound in Kiryat Shalom, home of Hapoel Kiryat Shalom, is also called after him.Sport Grounds Named after Lt-Col Zivi Tzafriri to Be Built in Kiryat Shalom Davar, 12 November 1958, Historical Jewish Press
External links Zivi Tzafriri, Kibbutz Einat Site Zivi Tzafriri, Palmach Site
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