BIALIK, HAIM NAHMAN

Bialik, Haim Nahman: translation

(1873-1934)

   One of the most influential Hebrew poets and writers of modern times, he was born in Radi, Russia, and died in Vienna. In many of his poems, he stressed the vital role of the Beit Hamidrash (House of Study) and extolled the tradition of learning in Jewish life, but his main preoccupation was with the rebirth of the Jewish people and their return to Zion. In 1924, he settled in Palestine, played an important role in numerous cultural institutions, and was also president of the Vaad Halashon Haivrit, the Hebrew Language Council.