P. was born in 1901 in Vilna, Polish Lithuania.

By profession he was a lithographer.

He gained fame through his theatre productions in several drama classes, in schools, and also with young amateurs..

According to David Rogow, he also was used to acting with professional troupes within the province of Vilna.

He died immediately after the outbreak of hostilities against the Jews in Vilna in 1941.

S. Katsherginski wrote briefly: "Moshe Papierin--actor, director, community activist. Killed at Ponar, 1941."

Sh. E. from David Rogow and Yechiel Burgin.

• Sh. Katsherginski--"Destruction of Vilna", New York, 1947, p. 229.