Nathan S. Joseph

Nathan Solomon Joseph (London, 17 December 1834–1909) was an English philanthropist, social reformer, architect, and Jewish communal leader.[1]

Joseph collaborated on the design of a number of important synagogues, including the Garnethill Synagogue, New West End Synagogue, and Hampstead Synagogue.[2] He was also noted for his work in designing improved housing for the poor.[3]

Joseph published widely on Jewish and social reform issues. Among his books are Religion Natural and Revealed: A Series of Progressive Lessons for Jewish Youth (1879) and The Persecution of the Jews in Russia (1890). He signed his published work N.S. Joseph.

Buildings

Collaborations

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References
  1. http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/74454
  2. Sharman Kadish:Building Jerusalem: Jewish architecture in Britain, Vallentine Mitchell, 1996, p. 5
  3. Rozin, Mordechai (1999). The Rich and the Poor: Jewish Philanthropy and Social Control in Nineteenth-Century London. Eastbourne, East Sussex: Sussex Academic Press. p. 183. ISBN 978-1898723790.


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