Shalit, Reuven

SHALIT, Reuven. Hebrew Teacher. Born Kovno, Lithuania, 6th March, 1902; son of Tuvia and Chana Shalit. Educated at Kovno Hebrew Teachers' Seminary, Lubovitz Yeshiva and Bordeaux University (France). Hebrew Teacher at Rabbi Yehuda Leib Zlotnik Seminary, Johannesburg, and Principal of S.A. Jewish Orphanage Hebrew Department. Committee member, Histadrut Ivrit; member of Hebrew Teachers' Committee, 1960-61. Was one of the founders of Kibbutz Tel Yosef in Israel and of Chug Dramati Massada' under Gnessin and Arnon, and was a member of the Ohel Theatre cast, 1925-28. Was also one of the original group of five who pioneered the Potash Factory at the Dead Sea. Has produced several Hebrew plays in South Africa, including 'Bearvot Hanegev", "Haadama Hazot" and Peretz's "If Not Higher". Married Dr. Rochel Evin, 23rd June, 1936; one son, Maish. Recreations: Chess, drama. Add.: 59 Alexander Street, Berea, Johannesburg.