Aryeh Leib Smiatitzky
1883–1945 (age 62)
Biography
Aryeh Leib Smiatitzky (1883–1945) translated seminal works with a devotion to linguistic fidelity, helping Hebrew readers encounter the ideas and artistry of other cultures. His careful renderings allowed new conversations to bloom in Hebrew literature and scholarship.
He is remembered at Trumpeldor Cemetery, where his devotion to bridging languages lives on in the texts that continue to speak across generations.