Chaim Potok
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Summary
Chaim Potok was born on February 17, 1929[1], in The Bronx[2]. He died on July 23, 2002[3], in Merion Station[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], rabbi[6], translator[7], novelist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,822 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: screenwriter[12], Bible translator[13], children's writer[14]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[15], Yeshiva University[16], Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy[17], Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy[18], Jewish Theological Seminary of America[19], Yeshiva College (Yeshiva University)[20]
- Notable work: The Chosen[21]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Miami[22], Athenaeum Literary Award[23], Edward Lewis Wallant Award[24], Prix Janusz Korczak de Littérature Jeunesse[25]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Chaim Potok[28]
- Cause of death: brain cancer[29]
- Family name: Potok[30]
- Given name: Chaim[31], Herman[32], Harold[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Birth name: Herman Harold Potok[36]
- Writing language: English[37]
Why It Matters
Chaim Potok has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Works attributed to him include The Chosen[40], a literary work[41] and My Name Is Asher Lev[42], a written work[43].
FAQs
Where was Chaim Potok born?
Chaim Potok was born in The Bronx[2].
Where did Chaim Potok die?
Chaim Potok died in Merion Station[4].
What did Chaim Potok do for work?
Chaim Potok worked as a playwright[5], rabbi[6], translator[7], novelist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Chaim Potok go to school?
Chaim Potok was educated at University of Pennsylvania[15], Yeshiva University[16], Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy[17], and Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy[18].
What awards did Chaim Potok receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Miami[22], Athenaeum Literary Award[23], Edward Lewis Wallant Award[24], and Prix Janusz Korczak de Littérature Jeunesse[25].