This Biography is about Chaim Potok including his Height, weight, Age & Other Detail…
| Biography Of Chaim Potok | ||
| Real Name | Chaim Potok | |
| Nationality | American | |
| Religion | Jewish | |
| Personal Life of Chaim Potok | ||
| Born on | 17 February 1929 | |
| Birthday | 17th February | |
| Died At Age | 73 | |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius | |
| Born in | The Bronx | |
| Died on | 23 July 2002 | |
| Place of death | Merion | |
| Family Background of Chaim Potok | ||
| Father | Benjamin Max | |
| Mother | Mollie Potok | |
| Spouse/Partner | Adena Sara Mosevitzsky | |
| Education | Yeshiva University, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Pennsylvania | |
| Awards | 1967 – Edward Lewis Wallant Prize 1969 – Athenaeum Literary Award | |
| Personal Fact of Chaim Potok | ||
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A Jewish rabbi, critically acclaimed writer and a novelist, Chaim Potok gained international acclaim with his debut novel, The Chosen. His novels were mostly built around the concept of Jewish identity, their struggle to cope with urban life and clash between secular and religious views. Many of his publications are set in the metropolitan parts of New York City, where he grew up. He was raised to be a traditional Orthodox Jew and received Jewish education. He also served in the United States Army and was involved in the Conservative Jewish movement. Some of his notable works include,The Promise, My Name Is Asher Lev, Davita’s Harp, The Gift of Asher Lev, Wanderings: Chaim Potok’s History of the Jews and Old Men at Midnight. Apart from writing, he had a keen interest in art and painting as well. He was also a visiting Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and spent a year in Israel, where he wrote his doctoral thesis. He was the managing editor of the Conservative Judaism magazine and editor-in-chief of the Jewish Publication Society. |
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