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

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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