Josef Charrach, British geologist, educator. Recipient Philately: 5 International Goldl medals. Member of Society Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Israel Asn Engrs, Israel Geological Soc.
Charrach, Josef was born on August 13, 1946 in Cheltenham, England. Arrived in Israel, 1971. Son of Siegmund and Ruth (Pomeranz) Charrach.
Education
Bachelor of Science with honours, Leicester University, England, 1968. Master of Science, Ben Gurion University Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel, 1976.
Career
Project geologist Selection Trust, Australia, 1968-1970. Geologist Phelps Dodge-St. Joe Minerals, New South Wales, Australia, 1970-1972. Lecturer geology Ben Gurion University Negev, since 1972.
Company geologist Dead Sea Works Ltd., Beer Sheva, since 1977.
Membership
Member of Society Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Israel Asn Engrs, Israel Geological Soc.
President of the Gems, Minerals & Jewelry, Study Unit of the ATA. Member of the Royal Philatelic Society of London
Interests
Chess, photography, philately, international travel.
Connections
Married Shoshana Ami-Ran, November 30, 1972. Children: Karen, Uriel.