Israeli Actress and Yiddishpiel Theatre Veteran Laura Sahar Dies at Age
Israeli actress and Yiddishpiel Theatre veteran Laura Sahar has passed away. A graduate of Beit Zvi, Sahar shaped national culture through her stage performances, translation work, and iconic radio and television roles.
Laura Sahar, a prominent Israeli actress, translator, and founding member of the Yiddishpiel Theatre, has passed away, leaving a profound legacy in the country's theatrical community. A graduate of the Beit Zvi acting school, Sahar graced the stages of major institutions including Habima National Theatre, Haifa Theatre, Tzavta, and the Zavit Theatre before anchoring her career at Yiddishpiel.
Throughout her decades-long career, Sahar starred in acclaimed productions such as "Beautiful Girl" and "Last Love". Beyond her work in the spotlight, she contributed extensively behind the scenes as an assistant director and managed the simultaneous translation department for the Yiddishpiel Theatre, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to the Yiddish language and stagecraft.
Before cementing her status in Yiddish theatre, Sahar built a versatile career across Israeli media. Her distinct voice resonated in numerous radio dramas broadcast on Kol Yisrael and captured the hearts of younger generations as the voice of Esmeralda the cat in the classic children's television program "The Hut of Tamari".
Yiddishpiel Theatre paid a heartfelt tribute to its late colleague, describing her as an irreplaceable pillar of the company's artistic spirit. Colleagues remembered her as a brilliant, meticulous artist who approached the written word and dramatic arts with uncompromising perfectionism and profound sensitivity.
Sahar is survived by her children, including singer-songwriter Shilo Farber—who dedicated her book "Good Night Yankele Richikin" to her mother—as well as two grandchildren, a sister, and two nephews. Her funeral is scheduled for Monday at 2:00 PM at the old cemetery in Hadera.
