In 1917 he graduated from the Art College in Kiev, and later the VKHUTEMAS. In 1918-1920 worked extensively in the culture of the League. Later, he moved to Moscow, where as a cartoonist, collaborated in "Pravda" and in "Windows of Growth". In the 1920s, became one of the most sought-after theatre artists. Collaborated with the Jewish theaters in Moscow, Kiev and Minsk. In 1936-1938, the years, artist of the Jewish theater in Birobidzhan.