Background
Merkin, Reuven was born on November 7, 1934 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Son of Moritz and Miriam (Tzikalova) Merkin. arrived in Israel, 1949.
Merkin, Reuven was born on November 7, 1934 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Son of Moritz and Miriam (Tzikalova) Merkin. arrived in Israel, 1949.
Bachelor, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1959. Master of Arts, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1978.
Research fellow, Academy Hebrew Language, Jerusalem, 1959-1969; senior research fellow, Academy Hebrew Language, Jerusalem, since 1969; head modern Hebrew section, Academy Hebrew Language, Jerusalem, since 1969.
Married Ruth Lehrs, November 28, 1963. Children: Amittai, Yael, Michal, Noa, Tamar.