Géza Röhrig, a multifaceted individual, was born on May 11, 1967, in the vibrant city of Budapest, Hungary. During the 1980s, he took on the role of frontman for an underground music band known as Huckleberry, also referred to as HuckRebelly, whose performances were frequently disrupted by the communist authorities.
In his academic pursuits, Röhrig studied Hungarian and Polish languages, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors. A life-changing experience occurred during a study tour in Poland, where he visited Auschwitz, prompting him to make the profound decision to convert to Hasidic Judaism in Brooklyn.
Röhrig's literary endeavors resulted in the publication of two collections of poems focused on the theme of the Shoah: Hamvasztókönyv (or "Book of Incineration") in 1995, and Fogság ("Captivity") in 1997. He further honed his skills by graduating from the prestigious Academy of Drama and Film in Budapest, earning a degree in filmmaking.
Since 2000, Röhrig has resided in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, where he has worked as a kindergarten teacher and has continued to publish numerous collections of poetry, showcasing his versatility and dedication to his craft.
