Esther Segal

Esther Segal was a Canadian poet who expressed herself through the Yiddish language. Born in Ukraine in 1895, she would go on to establish herself as a significant figure in Canadian literary circles. Although her birthplace was in Eastern Europe, Segal's life and work became closely tied to Canada, where she made a name for herself as a poet.

Segal's poetry, written in Yiddish, reflects her unique cultural background and experiences. As a Yiddish-language poet in Canada, she occupied a distinctive niche in the country's literary landscape. Esther Segal passed away in 1974, leaving behind a body of work that continues to be of interest to scholars and readers of Yiddish literature. Her contributions to Canadian literature, particularly in the Yiddish language, remain an important part of her legacy.