Saul Raphael Landau

Zionist lawyer and journalist

Saul Raphael Landau - Zionist lawyer and journalist
Born

1870
155 years ago

Died

July 16th, 1943
82 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Poland

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Born to a Polish Jewish family, Landau dedicated life to legal and journalistic advocacy for Zionism. Active in various capacities, he worked as a lawyer representing Jewish interests. Engagement in journalism allowed exploration of political issues affecting Jewish communities. Landau's efforts contributed to the promotion of Zionist ideas and support for Jews in the diaspora. His legacy includes published works that discuss conditions faced by Jews and reflections on the Zionist movement during a critical period leading up to World War II.

Advocated for Jewish rights as a lawyer

Published articles on Zionism and Jewish issues

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