Born in 1893 in Lodz. Her father was a tinsmith.

According to her sister Malka:

"During the German Occupation during the First World War (1915-1916), a troupe of actors with her and Ester traveled across the Polish province. They were not traveling by train, but as gypsies, with a wagon and a horse, because it was cheaper. It was very stressful, even during the wintertime. They came back from their trip; she began to be with Chizhik in a comedy character duet in Lodz's "Coliseum," and then by herself performed with songs and had success. Later we both traveled with Lola Patroni under (Samuel) Kuperman's direction to various large provincial cities, playing "The Beautiful Berta," "Hopla," "Molvinka vil azoy." After the tour she played with Kutner in Lodz's "Flora" theatre, then she was engaged by (Solomon) Kustin for a tour across Kielce, Radom, Lublin. Most often she played with Kutner.

During a summer, actors had turned around and did not play, included was Kutner and also my brother Jacob. Kutner put together our tour, which I have never forgotten. You (Zalmen Zylbercweig) and also your first wife (Miriam), who performed in declamations.

I think that she came from a production that was cold, became feverous and began to cough. From the start they had thought