Alexander Siskind Rabinovitz
1854–1945 (age 91)
Biography
Alexander Siskind Rabinovitz (1854–1945) translated cultural treasures with precision and devotion, helping Hebrew readers access poetry, philosophy, and history from other lands. His work honored the original voice while enriching the blossoming Hebrew vocabulary.
He stands in the memory of scholars interred at Trumpeldor Cemetery as a translator who strengthened intellectual life by forging bridges between tongues.