Velvel Zbarjer
Yiddish theatre precursor (1826-1883) · Writers · Died at 57
Velvel Zbarjer, birth name Benjamin Wolf Ehrenkrantz, a Galician Jew, was a Brody singer. Following in the footsteps of Berl Broder, his "mini-melodramas in song" were precursors of Yiddish theater.
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A typical day, 30 days to 15 June 2026
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About this person
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1826 to 1883 · aged 57
