Chaim Schneur, well-Known Yiddish actor and one of the founders of the Vilna Yiddish Theatre in 1915, died here last night. He was 69. He came to New York with the Vilna troupe in 1921. He is survived by his widow, the well-known Yiddish actress, Bela Ballerina, and a son, Prof, Theodore Schneur, of the University of Wisconsin.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
