Nathan S. Joseph Explained

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

• Garnethill Synagogue
• New West End Synagogue
• Hampstead Synagogue

Lead architect

• Sandys Row Synagogue

External links

• http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/74454

Notes and References

1. The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. 10.1093/ref:odnb/74454. 2004.
2. Sharman Kadish:Building Jerusalem: Jewish architecture in Britain, Vallentine Mitchell, 1996, p. 5
3. Book: Rozin, Mordechai . The Rich and the Poor: Jewish Philanthropy and Social Control in Nineteenth-Century London . Sussex Academic Press . 1999 . 978-1898723790 . . 183.