R. Brasch
AustralianHistorySpiritualityb. 1912 — d. 2004
Rudolph Brasch (1912–2004) was a German-born Australian rabbi and prolific author known for his books on customs, superstitions, and religious history. Born in Berlin, he fled Nazi Germany in 1933, eventually settling in Australia in 1949, where he served as the Chief Minister of the Temple Emanuel in Sydney for thirty years.
Awards
['Coronation Medal (1952)', 'Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1967)', 'Silver Jubilee Medal (1977)', 'Member of the Order of Australia (1979)', 'Media Peace Prize (1979)']
Notable Works
['How Did It Begin?: The Origin of Our Curious Customs and Superstitions', 'The Judaic Heritage: Its Teaching, Philosophy and Symbols', 'How Did Sports Begin?', 'How Did Sex Begin?', 'Reminiscences of a Roving Rabbi']
