About Pinkhos Churgin
Lived 1894 – 1957 (aged 63). Pinkhos Churgin was an Israeli historian, academic, linguist and hebraist, known for Bar-Ilan University.
Pinkhos Churgin (Hebrew: ; 1894–1957) was an Israeli scholar who was the first President of Bar-Ilan University.
Biography
Churgin was born in Pohost, Belorussia, a shtetl near Pinsk. In 1907 he and his parents immigrated to Palestine, and settled in Jerusalem.
He was instrumental in the development of Yeshiva University in New York City. He was appointed dean of the Institute in 1924. In 1949 Churgin was named president of the Mizrachi Organization of America. He was succeeded as president in 1957 by Joseph H. Lookstein.
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Who was Pinkhos Churgin?
Israeli historian (1894-1957)
When was Pinkhos Churgin born?
Pinkhos Churgin was born on 25 November 1894 in Minsk Governorate.
When did Pinkhos Churgin die?
Pinkhos Churgin died on 28 November 1957 in New York City.
What was Pinkhos Churgin's occupation?
Pinkhos Churgin was a historian, academic, linguist and hebraist.
What was Pinkhos Churgin known for?
Pinkhos Churgin was known for Bar-Ilan University.
What nationality was Pinkhos Churgin?
Pinkhos Churgin was Israeli.
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