It was an orthodox Jewish family with Joseph running a small business and both parents being enthusiastic about education, although they themselves were self educated after leaving school.
Ito ay isang kinikilala Jewish pamilya na may Joseph tumakbo ng isang maliit na negosyo at ang parehong mga magulang ay masigasig tungkol sa edukasyon, bagama't sila ay self-aralan matapos-iiwan ng paaralan.