Background
Lookstein, Haskel was born on March 21, 1932 in New York City. Son of Joseph H. and Gertrude S. (Schlang) Lookstein.
Lookstein, Haskel was born on March 21, 1932 in New York City. Son of Joseph H. and Gertrude S. (Schlang) Lookstein.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1953. Master of Arts, Yeshiva University, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, Yeshiva University, 1979.
Rabbi, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, New York City, since 1958; principal, Ramaz School, New York City, since 1966. President New York Board Rabbis, New York City, 1986-1988. Chairman rabbinic cabinet UnitedJewish Appeal, New York City, 1985-1987.
Chairman New York Coalition for Soviet Jewry, New York City, since 1989. Vice president United Jewish Appeal-Federation, New York City, since 1988. Member Rabbinical Council American (vice president since 1990).
Married Audrey Katz, June 21, 1959. Children: Mindy Cinnamon, Debbie Senders, Shira Baruch, Joshua.