In 1917 at Moscow he also helped start Habimah , the world 's first professional Hebrew theater .
Menahem Gnessin ( 1882 -- 1952 ) was an early Jewish actor and Hebrew language instructor who created the Amateur Dramatic Arts Company in 1907 for presentation of plays in Hebrew .
In 1917 at Moscow Menahem Gnessin also helped start Habimah , the world 's first professional Hebrew theater .
Menahem Gnessin ( 1882 -- 1952 ) was an early Jewish actor and Hebrew language instructor who created the Amateur Dramatic Arts Company in 1907 for presentation of plays in Hebrew .