Gabriel Preil

Gabriel Preil (1911-1993) was born in Estonia and immigrated to New York in 1922. Although he also wrote in Yiddish and English, Preil was primarily a modern Hebrew poet. His poems appeared widely in translation in English-language magazines and in numerous anthologies. He translated many American poets, including Robert Frost and Carl Sandburg. The recipient of several literary prizes, including the New York University Neuman Award and the Bialik Prize, he was also awarded an honorary degree in Hebrew Literature from the Hebrew Union College.