Haskel Lookstein

Rabbi
Haskel Lookstein
Personal
Born (1932-03-21) March 21, 1932 (age 92)
New York City, New York
ReligionJudaism
Spouse
Audrey Katz
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(m. 1959)​
Parents
DenominationOrthodox Judaism
Alma mater
Jewish leader
PredecessorJoseph Lookstein
PositionSenior Rabbi
SynagogueCongregation Kehilath Jeshurun
Began1966
Ended2015
OtherPrincipal, Ramaz School
(1966 – 2015)
Semikhah1958 (RIETS)

Haskel Lookstein (born March 21, 1932) is an American Modern Orthodox rabbi. He is Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where he served most his entire rabbinic career (1958–2015) He was also principal of the Ramaz School from 1966 through 2015.[1]

  1. ^ Heilman, Uriel (August 3, 2015). "For first time in 100 years, outsider tapped to lead Looksteins' N.Y. shul". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved August 4, 2015.