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Herman Branover
1931-12-13 – 2026-05-04
Life & Legacy
Herman Branover (Hebrew: ירמיהו ברנובר, Russian: Герман Брановер; 13 December 1931 – 4 May 2026) was a Soviet-Israeli physicist and Jewish educator. He is best known in the Jewish world as an author, translator, publisher and educator. Branover is known in the scientific community as a pioneer in the field of magnetohydrodynamics. In his personal conduct, he adhered to the customs and mystical philosophy of Chabad Hasidism.
Occupation & Career
physicist, educator, rabbi, inventor
Education
University of Latvia; Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University
Faith & Community
Judaism
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Church
Judaism
Employer
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev · Institute of Physics of University of Latvia · Tel Aviv University · University of Latvia
Education & Institutions
Peter the Great Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University · University of Latvia
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