Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | November 1, 1880 |
| Birth Place | Poland |
| Age | 139 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jun 10, 1957 (age 76) |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)
About
Polish-born Yiddish author who described Jewish life in the antisemitic Ukraine. He wrote Kiddush ha-Shem, one of the earliest books in modern Yiddish literature.
Before Fame
He was educated in Kutno, Poland in his younger years. He later moved to Wloclawek, where he supported himself by serving as a letter Writer for illiterate townspeople.
Trivia
His 1907 drama, God of Vengeance, was performed on Broadway and resulted in the arrest of the entire cast on obscenity charges.
Family Life
When he moved to Warsaw, he married Mathilde Shapiro. His two sons, Moses and Nathan, had careers in music and literature, respectively.
Associated With
His son, Moses, founded Folkways Records, which produced the early recordings of singer Woody Guthrie.
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