doctor and his brothers: the Abrahams Family
TitleThe doctor and his brothers: the Abrahams Family
Author
Call numberS994.004924/0001
Object number03731cat
Place of publicationDarlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
PublisherAustralian Jewish Historical Society
Year of publication
2023
Physical descriptionpp 173-188
MaterialArticle
NotesArticle from Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal Vol. XXVI Part 2 2023
Description
Rabbi Dr Joseph Abrahams was the longest serving chief minister (1883-1919)of the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation and the leading rabbi of his time. Expands upon his earlier years when he had unsuccessfully applied as Haham (Sephardim in England) and the position of Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of the British Empire. Comparison is made between him and two of his brothers.