David Baer Tierkel
(1875-1948) was a leading proponent of
Zionist movement in Philadelphia, PA, used the pen-name D. Batten
Anna Turkel the famous opera singer in the 1930`s
Rabbi Yaacov (Yekele/Jekel) Türkel (1899-1942)
Some of the Turkls were Hasidim in Galicia
Rabbi Yekele was considered the last and most prominent of them.
Studs Terkel (1912-2008) the man who interviewed America
is the best-selling author and famous interviewer.
He was also associated with or played in movies, A Raisin in the Sun1961 and other films1982-2001
Hon. Judge Jacob Türkel (1935-2023) of the Israel-Menachem branch
has retired1,2 from the Sup. Ct. Justice in Jerusalem, Israel.
Joe (Joseph) Turkel (living) of the Hersch Turkel branch of Lwow
has been a famous actor | his activity during 50s, 60s, 70s.
Ann Kathryn Turkel of the SAMsters (living) has one of the most interesting and diverse careers in the entertainment industry.
Ann Turkel is recognized around the world for her successes in motion pictures, television, and modeling during 70s, 80s, 90s.
Read here the full biography of Ann Turkel.
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