Chaim Potok

American rabbi and author (1929–2002)
Person human Q560735
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Chaim Potok

Summary

Chaim Potok is a human[1]. He was born in The Bronx[2]. He was born on +1929-02-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Merion Station[4]. He died on +2002-07-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], rabbi[7], translator[8], novelist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Chaim Potok was born in The Bronx[2].
  • Chaim Potok died in Merion Station[4].
  • Chaim Potok was born on +1929-02-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Chaim Potok died on +2002-07-23T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Chaim Potok held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Chaim Potok's professions included playwright[6].
  • Chaim Potok worked as a rabbi[7].
  • Chaim Potok worked as a translator[8].
  • Chaim Potok's professions included novelist[9].
  • Chaim Potok's professions included writer[10].
  • Chaim Potok worked as a screenwriter[13].
  • Chaim Potok was educated at University of Pennsylvania[14].
  • Chaim Potok's education included a stint at Yeshiva University[15].
  • Chaim Potok's education included a stint at Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy[16].
  • Chaim Potok's education included a stint at Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy[17].
  • Chaim Potok was educated at Jewish Theological Seminary of America[18].
  • Chaim Potok's education included a stint at Yeshiva College (Yeshiva University)[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Chaim Potok is The Chosen[20].
  • Chaim Potok received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[21].
  • Chaim Potok received the Athenaeum Literary Award[22].
  • Chaim Potok received the Edward Lewis Wallant Award[23].
  • Chaim Potok received the Q137392788[24].
  • Chaim Potok's religion is recorded as Judaism[25].
  • Chaim Potok is recorded as male[26].
  • Chaim Potok's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chaim Potok was born in The Bronx[2]. He was born on +1929-02-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Pennsylvania[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1740[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31]; Yeshiva University[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1886[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy[16], a school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1969[38]; Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy[17], a yeshiva[39], in United States[40], founded in 1916[41], headquartered in Manhattan[42]; Jewish Theological Seminary of America[18], a Jewish seminary[43], in United States[44], founded in 1886[45], headquartered in New York City[46]; and Yeshiva College (Yeshiva University)[19], an organization[47], in United States[48], headquartered in New York City[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], rabbi[7], translator[8], novelist[9], writer[10], and screenwriter[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Chaim Potok is The Chosen[20].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Miami[21], an award[50], in United States[51]; Athenaeum Literary Award[22]; Edward Lewis Wallant Award[23], an award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1962[54]; and Q137392788[24].

Personal Life

Chaim Potok's religion is recorded as Judaism[25].

Death and Burial

Chaim Potok died on +2002-07-23T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Merion Station[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[55].

Why It Matters

Chaim Potok ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Works attributed to him include My Name Is Asher Lev[58], a written work[59], written by him[60] and The Chosen[61], a literary work[62], written by him[63].

FAQs

Where was Chaim Potok born?

Chaim Potok's place of birth was 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 playwright[6], rabbi[7], translator[8], novelist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Chaim Potok go to school?

Chaim Potok was educated at University of Pennsylvania[14], Yeshiva University[15], Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy[16], and Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy[17].

What awards did Chaim Potok receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Miami[21], Athenaeum Literary Award[22], Edward Lewis Wallant Award[23], and Q137392788[24].

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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