Shimʻon Shapira
1914–2008 (age 94)
Biography
Born in 1914, Shimʻon Shapira emerged as a lyrical voice in Hebrew poetry whose verses reflected both personal longing and broader national aspirations. He nurtured younger writers while his own work, steeped in imagery of the land and memory, earned him a devoted readership across generations.
In his later years he remained active in literary circles, sharing insights on language and the craft of verse; his commitment to artistic sincerity lives on among readers who still turn to his collections for solace and inspiration, a legacy now memorialized near Yarkon Cemetery.