Krauskopf, Joseph: - Joseph Krauskopf was a significant figure in American Jewish history, known for his contributions to Reform Judaism and his leadership in various religious and social initiatives. Born on January 21, 1858, in Ostr w Wielkopolski, Poland, he immigrated to the United States where he became a prominent rabbi and scholar. He was a strong advocate for progressive Jewish thought and played a key role in shaping the Reform Jewish movement in America. Krauskopf served as the rabbi of Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Philadelphia, the oldest reform synagogue in the city, and under his leadership, it grew to become the largest Reform congregation in the nation. In addition to his religious duties, Krauskopf was the founder of the National Farm School, which aimed to provide agricultural education to Jewish immigrants, helping them integrate into American society. He was also a prolific author, writing on subjects related to Judaism and its evolving relationship with modernity. Krauskopf passed away in 1923 at the age of 65 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. His legacy continues through his work and the institutions he helped establish. His parents were Isaac and Sarah Krauskopf.