Zalman Kleinman, oil on canvas painting depiction a old Jewish man sitting at the table. Signed by the artist lower left. Circa the late 20th century. Framed. Zalman Kleinman, 1933 to 1995, was a Russia born Israeli artist. At the age of 13, Kleinman left the USSR for France, then was living in Israel and finally moved to the United States. Kleinman illustrated books and magazines while developing a reputation as a painter. American Judaica Paintings For Collectors.