Mordechai Rozin, The Rich and the Poor: Jewish philanthropy and social control in nineteenth-century London, Brighton, Sussex Academic Press, 1998, xii+ 268 pp.,£ …

This review discusses Mordechai Rozin’s book, "The Rich and the Poor: Jewish philanthropy and social control in nineteenth-century London." The book explores the complex relationship between Jewish philanthropy and mechanisms of social control exercised by the Jewish elite over the poor in London during the 19th century. It likely analyzes how charitable institutions were used to maintain social order and reinforce existing class structures, rather than solely to alleviate poverty. The review highlights the book’s contribution to understanding the social and historical dimensions of philanthropy within a specific community.