Max Brod
1884–1968 (age 84)
Biography
Max Brod, born in 1884, became a central figure in Hebrew literature and cultural life after arriving in the Land of Israel, where his essays, plays, and biographies helped articulate a modern Jewish identity.
He is remembered for preserving the work of Franz Kafka and encouraging younger writers, ensuring their voices could reach readers for generations; he was laid to rest in Trumpeldor Cemetery as a cherished guardian of literary heritage.