Dictionary of Jewish Biography. Dan Cohn-Sherbok.
GLICENSTEIN, ENRICO — (Henoch; 1870–1942), sculptor, painter, and print maker. The son of a tombstone carver, Glicenstein was born in Turek, Poland, and began studying for the rabbinate. After working as a sign painter and wood carver in Lodz he went to study art in… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Adolf Greilich — (* 29. Dezember 1871 in Alexandrow bei Lodz; † 15. November 1922 in Obernigk in Schlesien) war ein deutscher Fabrikant und Politiker. Leben Nach der Lehre in der ältesten örtlichen Strumpffabrik von Poranski (ehem. Laube), begründete Greilich… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Manoah Leide-Tedesco — (August 19, 1895 – January 29, 1982) was an Italian American composer, conductor and violinist. Contents 1 Biography … Wikipedia
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction CHILDREN S LITERATURE IN HEBREW early period … Encyclopedia of Judaism
JEPHTHAH — (Heb. חָתְפִיּ), judge of Israel for six years and victor over the Ammonites (Judg. 11:1–12:7). According to Judges, Jephthah was the son of a harlot, and his father s name is given as Gilead. Jephthah is described as a Gileadite warrior. After… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
JEREMIAH — (Heb. והּ ָירִי ְמ) second of the major prophets whose book is the second in the Latter Prophets section of the Bible. This entry is arranged according to the following outline: in the bible the life and message of jeremiah beginnings of prophecy … Encyclopedia of Judaism
SCULPTURE — The Biblical and Talmudic Periods Within the general context of the problem of representational art among the Jews in antiquity, sculpture, together with medals and seals , was in a special category. The Bible (Ex. 20:4) forbade the graven image… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
