Eliezer Steinman facts for kids

Eliezer Steinman (Hebrew: אליעזר שטיינמן) was a famous Israeli writer, journalist, and editor. He was born in 1892 and passed away on August 7, 1970. He wrote many books and articles in both Hebrew and Yiddish.

Eliezer Steinman's Life Story

Early Life and Education

Eliezer Steinman was born in 1892 in a village called Obodówka. This village was in a region called Podolia, which was then part of Poland under Russian rule. As a young man, he studied in a city called Chişinău. He was studying to become a rabbi, which is a Jewish religious leader. During this time, he started writing his first stories.

Starting His Writing Career

From 1910 onwards, Steinman's writings began to appear in newspapers. He wrote in two languages: Yiddish and Hebrew. Some of the newspapers he wrote for were "Rashaphim", "Ha-Shiluach", and "Ha-Tsefirah". To earn a living, he also worked as a teacher. During these early years, he met other important writers like David Frischmann and Hayim Nahman Bialik. They even helped him avoid serving in the Russian army.

Moving to Russia and Palestine

In 1917, after a big change in Russia called the October Revolution, Steinman moved to Moscow. He started working for a publishing company and published his first novel. Later, in 1919, he moved to Odessa. He continued to write for newspapers like "Ha-Tsefirah" and "Der Mament". From 1923 to 1924, he even published his own magazine called "Kolot" (which means Voices).

In 1924, Steinman and his family moved to Mandate Palestine. This area later became the country of Israel. There, he joined the Hebrew Writers Union. In 1926, he became the first editor of a new Hebrew literary magazine called "Katuvim". This magazine was started by Hayim Nahman Bialik and others. Steinman helped create a group called "Katuvim" to bring new ideas to Hebrew literature. He was the main editor of the magazine from 1932 to 1933. Throughout these years, he wrote many books. These included essays, novels, and even books for children.

Eliezer Steinman passed away in Tel Aviv in 1970.

Awards and Special Honours

• In 1959, Eliezer Steinman received the Bialik Prize for literature. He shared this award with another writer, Avraham Shlonsky.
• In 1963, he was given the Israel Prize for his work in literature. This is one of the highest honors in Israel.

Family Life

Eliezer Steinman had two sons who also became well-known writers. Their names are Nathan Shaham and David Shaham.

See also

In Spanish: Eliezer Steinman para niños