Philanthropy
Joseph was noted as a philanthropist prior to being elected to public office. His record shows that he was active in many charities, including the 92nd Street Y, United Jewish Appeal and the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York.
After World War II Joseph championed the rehabilitation of 1,500,000 Jewish survivors of Nazism, calling it "the duty of every American citizen, Christian or Jew, black or white." (December 16, 1946, New York Times.) His attendance was recorded in news reports covering fundraisers in support of the new State of Israel during the years following its declaration of independence.
Mr. Joseph appeared to be willing to lend his name to assist charities that he identified with, as he was a guest of honor in December 1934 at a fundraiser for the Hebrew Home. He also played an active role in the Rabbi Jacob Joseph School, a yeshiva co-founded by his father Raphael, named after his grandfather, New York City's first chief rabbi.
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