Chaim Potok (1929 – 2002) was an American author, playwright, rabbi, translator, novelist, screenwriter, and children's writer. Born in Buffalo, New York, he became known for his exploration of Jewish identity and culture through his literary works. He passed away at the age of 73 due to brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of influential writings that bridge the gap between traditional Jewish beliefs and contemporary life.
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Place of Birth: The Bronx
Place of Death: Merion Station
Cause of Death: brain cancer
Educated At: Jewish Theological Seminary of America | Yeshiva University | Yeshiva College (Yeshiva University) | Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy | University of Pennsylvania
Occupation: Bible translator | novelist | children's writer | translator | playwright | rabbi | writer | screenwriter
Awards Received: Athenaeum Literary Award | honorary doctor of the University of Miami
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Aquarius 34 | 29 Aquarius 17 | 3 Gemini 1 |
| Moon | 7 Gemini 46 | 26 Libra 16 | 15 Sagittarius 46 |
| Mercury | 9 Aquarius 6 | 5 Pisces 55 | 21 Gemini 55 |
| Venus | 14 Aries 58 | 8 Aries 1 | 24 Aries 40 |
| Mars | 23 Gemini 33 | 17 Cancer 16 | 6 Leo 24 |
| Jupiter | 4 Taurus 58 | 11 Gemini 34 | 25 Taurus 34 |
| Saturn | 28 Sagittarius 46 | 19 Pisces 15 | 29 Sagittarius 20 |
| Uranus | 5 Aries 14 | 23 Taurus 25 | 10 Aries 16 |
| Neptune | 0 Virgo 3 | 28 Pisces 29 | 28 Leo 39 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 32 | 2 Aquarius 34 | 16 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 25 Taurus 44 | 28 Pisces 58 | 20 Taurus 39 |
| Ketu | 25 Scorpio 44 | 28 Virgo 58 | 20 Scorpio 39 |
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