Yeshayahu Press (March 2, 1874 – June 11, 1955) was a prominent researcher of the land Israel. He was born in Jerusalem, which his father, Haim Press, helped build. Givat Yeshayahu was named after him. He wrote Topographical-Historical Encyclopedia of the Land of Israel.
Famous quotes containing the word press:
“If thou be invited of a mighty man, withdraw thyself, and so much the more will he invite thee. Press thou not upon him, lest thou be put back; stand not far off, lest thou be forgotten.”
—Apocrypha. Ecclesiasticus 13:9-10.