Nathan S. Joseph

Nathan Solomon Joseph (1834–1909) was a British 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 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

Lead architect

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/74454
  2. ↑ Building Jerusalem: Jewish architecture in Britain, Sharman Kadish, Vallentine Mitchell, 1996, p. 5
  3. ↑ The rich and the poor: Jewish philanthropy and social control in nineteenth, Mordechai Rozin, 1999, p. 183


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