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Ostropoler, Hirsch (fl. 18th cent.)
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Polish Yiddish jester. He was born in Balta, Podolia, and lived at Medzibozh. He derived his name from Ostropol in Poland, where he was the shoḥet. He later wandered throughout Podolia. Booklets recording his tales and anecdotes were published posthumously. ... log in or subscribe to read full text
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