Malchiel Gruenwald
1882–1968 (age 86)
Biography
Malchiel Gruenwald (1882–1968) was a Jerusalem resident and independent writer who drew national attention when a pamphlet he distributed ignited the Gruenwald Affair and compelled the young state to defend the integrity of its presidency. The drama he touched off led to a landmark court case about slander, oversight, and the right to challenge public figures, shaping public discourse for years.
He remained staunch in his convictions, continuing to publish from his Jerusalem home and leaving a complex legacy of fearless critique; he is buried on Har HaMenuchot.