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# Hayim Nahman Bialik

(1873–1934)   Poet   Mandatory Palestine

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Hayim Nahman Bialik was a poet from Mandatory Palestine.

## Quick Facts About Hayim Nahman Bialik

Born January 6, 1873

Died July 4, 1934

Nationality Mandatory Palestine

Profession Poet

Known for Sefer HaAggadah, To the Bird, In the City of Slaughter, Q12406634, Q12408578

Spouse Manya Bialik

## About Hayim Nahman Bialik

Hayim Nahman Bialik was a Russian-Jewish poet who wrote primarily in Hebrew and Yiddish. Bialik is considered a pioneer of modern Hebrew poetry, part of the vanguard of Jewish thinkers who gave voice to a new spirit of his time, and recognized today as Israel's national poet. Being a noted essayist, poet and story-teller, Bialik also translated major works from European languages into Hebrew.

##  Quotes by Hayim Nahman Bialik

> [Shabbat is a day of rest, of mental scrutiny and of balance. Without it the workdays are insipid.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hayim-nahman-bialik/shabbat-is-a-day-of-rest-of-mental-scrutiny-and-of-balance-without-it/)

[Hayim Nahman Bialik](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hayim-nahman-bialik/)

[Balance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/balance/)

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> [He who reads the Bible in translation is like a man who kisses his bride through a veil.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/hayim-nahman-bialik/he-who-reads-the-bible-in-translation-is-like-a-man-who-kisses-his/)

[Hayim Nahman Bialik](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hayim-nahman-bialik/)

[Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bible/)

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