Emma Lazarus (1849-1887) (nov 24, 1849 – jul 10, 1887)
Description:
What: Jewish activist through poetry and literatureWhere: New York
Significance: Advocated for Jewish refugees from the Pale of Settlement. Established Hebrew Technical institute. Knew multiple languages and translated texts. Was an advocate for Zionism even before it was classified as a term.
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Date:
nov 24, 1849
jul 10, 1887
~ 37 years