Shapiro Itskhok (1863-1935)

Shapiro Itskhok (1863, Ludza, Vitebsk Governorate — 1935, Warsaw) — journalist, writer, translator. Received traditional Jewish religious education. Published popular science articles, political articles, stories and feuilletons in the newspapers “Varshaver Tsaytung,” “Di Naye Velt,” “Undzer Lebn,” “Nayer Moment.” Edited the newspaper “Dos Idishe Vort.” In the newspaper “Moment,” led a section of “Political Notes.” Translated into Yiddish H. Graetz's “History of the Jews from Ancient Times to the Present” (in 12 vols., Warsaw, 1914–32), supplementing it with his own work devoted to the most recent history of the Jews (in 3 vols.).

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