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Poet, author Yehuda Atlas passed away at age 89, Sourasky Medical Center announces

"In his life, he acted and worked for people out of emotion and a desire to help," said the hospital when announcing Atlas's passing.

  • Israeli poet Yehuda Atlas died at 89, Sourasky Medical Center announced
  • Atlas wrote children's literature, translated works, edited publications
  • His 1977 book 'And This Child Is Me' became iconic in Israeli childhoods

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