An-ski

An-ski, often referred to as "Ansky" or "An-ski," is a term closely associated with the Yiddish-speaking Jewish culture and specifically relates to Shloyme-Zanvl Rapoport, a playwright and folklorist who took on the pen name An-ski. He is best known for his 1920 play "The Dybbuk," which explores themes of love, possession, and Jewish mystical beliefs. An-ski was also instrumental in collecting and preserving Jewish folk stories and traditions, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Eastern European Jews, which remains influential in literature and theater today.