Fred Skolnik

Fred Skolnik is a writer and editor of American origin, born in New York City. He relocated to Israel in 1963, where he has since pursued a career primarily in editing and translation. Skolnik's work spans multiple genres, including fiction and non-fiction, with a notable presence in the literary field. His professional endeavors have been marked by significant contributions to scholarly publications.

Skolnik's most notable achievement is his role as editor-in-chief of the second edition of the Encyclopaedia Judaica, a 22-volume work that garnered the 2007 Dartmouth Medal and was praised by the Library Journal as a landmark achievement. In addition to his editorial work, Skolnik is a prolific author, having written four novels and numerous stories and essays. A collection of his stories, titled Americans & Other Stories, was published in 2017, featuring 26 of his selected works. This collection showcases his talent as a storyteller and adds to his reputation as a versatile writer.