Berl Katznelson

About

One of the founders of Labor Zionism, which helped establish the modern state of Israel. He was the editor of the daily newspaper Davar.

Before Fame

He was a librarian in a Hebrew-Yiddish library. He was the founder and first editor-in-chief of the publishing house Am Oved.

Trivia

His memory was honored with the naming of several streets in Israel after him.

Family Life

His father was a member of Hovevei Zion. He and his cousin Yitzhak Tabenkin founded the Histadrut, the Israeli workers union.

Associated With

He was praised by Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in her biography for his work on Jewish-Palestinian peace.