Shabtai Segal
1881–1957 (age 76)
Biography
Shabtai Segal (1881–1957) tended the library stacks with reverence, shaping them into welcoming spaces where scholars, students, and curious minds could find both comfort and challenge. His calm steadiness ensured the cataloging and care of books honored their histories even as new works arrived.
He believed in the power of organized knowledge to sustain a vibrant society, and his steady hand is recalled by those who now walk past his grave on Har HaMenuchot.