Miriam Shatal

Miriam Shatal (; December 12, 1903 – November 27, 2006) was a Dutch-Israeli biologist, painter and composer of choral works.

Early life and education Shatal was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, as Marianne Schifra "Jannie" Pinkhof. Miriam was the sister of Clara Asscher-Pinkhof, who went on to become a successful author of children's books. In 1929, Marianne obtained a PhD in biology from the University of Amsterdam. In Germany in the 1930s, Marianne attempted to mediate conflict in the Zionist movements that was occurring between Erich Rosenblüth and the youth movement led by Henrietta Szold.

In 1948 she moved to Israel, and in 1949 to the city of Beersheba. Shatal's music was published by the Israel Music Institute.

Compositions Shatal's vocal compositions include: Al Har Gawoah (adapted for mixed chorus by M. Lushig) Heed (women's chorus) Kina (women's chorus and violin) “Prayer” Psalm 104 Verse 4 (Barchie Nafshi; mixed chorus) “Psalm 133 Verse 3” (Ketal Chermon)