Berzon(Bersohn) Bentsion(Bentzion) Zalmanovich (November 22, 1882, Veleny, Vitebsk Governorate – ?) – educator.

Education and Early Career:

In 1904 Bentsion Berzon graduated from gymnasium in Vilna. He received higher religious education at yeshivas in Rezhitsa, Dvinsk, and Vilna. In 1917, according to confirmation from Rabbi Viljan, he began teaching practice in Vilyany.

Teaching Career in Riga:

From summer 1920 Bentsion Berzon taught Hebrew, Law of God (Jewish religious studies), Biblical studies, Talmud, and Jewish history at: the City Jewish Secondary School, Private Jewish Primary School and “Tushiya” Gymnasium in Riga.

In September 1930 Bentsion Berzon was granted full rights as a teacher of Jewish religious studies. From 1932 he served as both director and teacher at Riga's 12th City Jewish Primary School.

Family:

Bentsion’s name was Basya (born August 15, 1896). He had two daughters: Ida (born October 21, 1923) and Liya (born March 28, 1925).