From Australia's past: Moritz Michaelis – a true mensch in every sense of the word » J-Wire
Moritz was born on 8 November 1820 at Lügde Hanover Germany. His father was a learned and enthusiastic Talmud scholar. Moritz received a good general and religious education and, was encouraged to study medicine but, unfortunately, after one year the funds ran out and he began a four-year apprenticeship with a merchant company. From there…
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