Szymon Szurmiej facts for kids
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Szymon Szurmiej
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Szymon Szurmiej celebrating Purim in 2009
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| Born | 18 June 1923 |
| Died | 16 July 2014 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1951-2014 |
| Spouse(s) | Gołda Tencer |
| Children | Dawid Szurmiej, Jan Szurmiej, Lena Szurmiej, Małgorzata Szurmiej |
| Parent(s) | Jan Szurmiej Ryfka Biterman |
| Awards | For Merits to Culture - Gloria Artis Grand Cross Order of Polonia Restituta Commander's Cross with Star of Polonia Restituta Officer's Cross of Polonia Restituta Knight's Cross of Polonia Restituta Gold Cross of Merit Officer's Cross of the Order Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany |
Szymon Symcha Szurmiej (born June 18, 1923 – died July 16, 2014) was a famous Polish actor and director. He was also the head of the Jewish Theater in Warsaw. This theater is known for performing plays in Yiddish, a language spoken by many Jewish people.
Szymon Szurmiej was also a director of the Yiddish Theater of Warsaw. In July 2004, he was given the special title of an honorary citizen of Warsaw. This means the city recognized his important contributions. He was also a member of the World Jewish Congress, a group that works to protect the rights and interests of Jewish communities around the world.
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Who Was Szymon Szurmiej?
Szymon Szurmiej was born on June 18, 1923, in a place called Lutsk. At that time, Lutsk was part of Poland, but it is now in Ukraine. His father, Jan Szurmiej, was Polish, and his mother, Rebeka (also known as Ryfka) Biterman, was Jewish.
His Start in Acting
Szymon Szurmiej began his acting career in 1951. His first performance was at the Polish Theater in Wrocław. He worked hard and became a respected actor.
Moving to Warsaw and Leading the Jewish Theater
In 1969, Szymon Szurmiej moved to Warsaw. There, he became the general manager of the Jewish Theater. This was a very important role. He helped keep Yiddish theater alive and popular in Poland.
His Work for Jewish Communities
Szymon Szurmiej was not just an artist. He was also very active in different Jewish organizations. He worked with groups in Poland and around the world. He helped support Jewish culture and heritage.
His Later Life and Legacy
In 2007, a Polish writer named Krystyna Gucewicz-Przybora wrote a book about Szymon Szurmiej's life. This book shared his story and achievements. Szymon Szurmiej passed away on July 16, 2014, in Warsaw. He is remembered for his dedication to theater and his work for Jewish communities.
See also
- In Spanish: Szymon Szurmiej para niños
