S. Y. Abramovitsh

S. Y. Abramovitsh, also known as Mendele Mocher Sforim, was a foundational figure in modern Yiddish and Hebrew literature. Born Sholem Yankev Abramovich in 1836 in Belarus, he is often called the 'grandfather' of Yiddish literature. His works often reflect the tensions between traditional Jewish life and the modern world, and he used humor and satire to critique the societal norms of his time. Abramovitsh's characters are typically complex, reflecting the struggles of Eastern European Jews in the 19th century. His notable works include 'The Little Man' and 'Fishke the Lame'. He passed away in 1917, leaving behind a legacy that influenced many subsequent writers in the Yiddish literary tradition.

Books

Classic Yiddish Stories of S. Y. Abramovitsh, Sholem Aleichem, and I. L. Peretz (Judaic Traditions in Literature, Music, and Art)