Folksblat (Montevideo)
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| Type | Daily |
|---|---|
| Editor | Berl Reznicovich, Moisés Orzuj |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Ceased publication | 1964 |
| Political alignment | Zionist |
| Language | Yiddish language |
| Headquarters | 1911 Andes, Montevideo |
| Circulation | 8,000 (late 1950s) |
Folksblat ('People's Newspaper') was a Yiddish language daily published in Uruguay 1931–1964.[1][2] It had a Zionist orientation.[2]
The newspaper was founded as Der tog ('The Day'). It was the first Jewish daily newspaper in the country. Its offices were located at 1911 Andes in downtown Montevideo.[2] Berl Reznicovich and Moisés Orzuj, the father of artist Raquel Orzuj, were the editors of Der tog.[3] Zoma Baitler was the linotypist for the newspaper.[4]
In 1933 it changed name to Der uruguayer tog ('The Uruguayan Day'). In 1935 it took the name Folksblat.[2] As of the late 1950s, it was estimated to have a circulation of 8,000. It was published as a morning daily, except on Mondays.[5] The newspaper was closed down in 1964.[2]
