Yacov Mitchenko was born in Hadera, Israel on April 5th, 1973. In 1975 he and his parents immigrated to Montreal, Canada, where he still lives. He has majored in philosophy at Conc...ver maisYacov Mitchenko was born in Hadera, Israel on April 5th, 1973. In 1975 he and his parents immigrated to Montreal, Canada, where he still lives. He has majored in philosophy at Concordia university and has quietly worked at his poetic craft since his late teens. He recently returned from South Korea, having taught English there for a period of 11 years.ver menos