Nathan Bistritzky

Natan Bistritzky

Nathan Bistritzky (Hebrew נתן ביסטריצקי , Russia 1896-Tel Aviv, 1980) was a Russian-born Israeli writer and translator.[1]

Nathan Bistritzky (Agmon) came to Palestine in 1920, and was a member of the senior staff of the JNF from 1922 till retirement in 1952.[2]

He was best known for his dramatic works, including a libretto for Alexander Tansman on the false messiah Shabtai Tzvi, and a work on Judas Iscariot.

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References

  1. ↑ Nathan Bistritzky Dead at 83 March 6, 1980
  2. ↑ Journeyman in Jerusalem: Memories and Letters, 1933-1947, Raphael Patai
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