Efim Gammer Novelist, poet, journalist, artist Date of Birth: 16.04.1945 Country: Israel

1. A Multifaceted Artist and Accomplished Author
2. Birth and Education
3. Literary Career
4. Artistic Achievements
5. Boxing Champion
6. Publications and Acclaim

A Multifaceted Artist and Accomplished Author

Ephim Gammer is a prolific author, poet, journalist, and artist. As a member of multiple writers', journalists', and artists' unions, including the UNESCO-affiliated organizations, he has garnered critical acclaim for his literary and artistic endeavors.

Birth and Education

Gammer was born in Orenburg, Russia, on April 16, 1945. He graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Latvia and worked as a journalist for newspapers in Riga, Latvia, and Kiirensk, Siberia.

Literary Career

In 1978, Gammer immigrated to Israel, where he has since worked as a radio journalist for Kol Yisrael's REKA. His flagship literary program, "Evening Kaleidoscope," has established him as a respected literary voice.

Gammer has been the recipient of numerous literary awards, including the Russian Journalist and Writer's Competition (2003), the Ivan Bunin Literary Prize longlisting (2005), the Golden Pen of Russia Prose Award (2005), the Dобрая Лира International Prize (2007), and the Bunin Medal (2008).

Artistic Achievements

Beyond his literary accomplishments, Gammer is a renowned artist. He has won eight Grand Prix and ten medals at international exhibitions in France, organized by the Arts-Inter art center. His works have also been exhibited in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

Boxing Champion

In a remarkable twist, after an 18-year hiatus, Gammer, a former boxing champion of Latvia and Israel, returned to the ring at age 53 and has remained the undisputed Jerusalem champion for over a decade.

Publications and Acclaim

Gammer's literary works have appeared in numerous Israeli, French, American, and Russian publications, including "Literary Jerusalem," "New York," "Chayan," and "LiteraruS." His writings have also been translated into French and published in the Paris-based "Russian Literature" magazine.

Ephim Gammer's multifaceted talents have earned him recognition and acclaim both within Israel and abroad, solidifying his legacy as an influential artist and author.