About
The Rabbi Haskel Lookstein Jewish Exploration and Continuity Project
Named in honor of Rabbi Haskel Lookstein, whose legacy is rooted in inclusivity, education, and spiritual growth, the Rabbi Haskel Lookstein Jewish Exploration & Continuity Project (RHL Project) is dedicated to opening meaningful pathways into Jewish life.
Whether you're exploring your heritage for the first time or seeking to deepen your connection, the RHL Project offers accessible, welcoming entry points to Jewish learning, practice, and community. Our mission is to inspire a lasting sense of identity, tradition, and continuity — for this generation and the next.
This transformative initiative is made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor, whose visionary support allows us to grow and expand our offerings. Thanks to this gift, the RHL Project will continue to guide, uplift, and empower individuals on their Jewish journeys for years to come.
About Rabbi Haskel Lookstein
Rabbi Haskel Lookstein has been a Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun since 1958 and served as Principal of the Ramaz School from 1966 until 2016 when he became Principal Emeritus. He served for forty years as the Joseph H. Lookstein Professor of Homiletics at Yeshiva University. He is a Vice President of the Beth Din of America, and a member of the Board of Directors of UJA Federation of New York. He received his B.A. from Columbia College and earned his ordination, Master’s degree, and Ph.D. from Yeshiva University. He is the author of “Were We Our Brothers’ Keepers?: The Public Response of American Jews to the Holocaust, 1938-1944.” He has also made available online recordings for a Ba’al Tephila for weekday, Shabbat and holiday davenings.
Click here to watch interviews with Rabbi Lookstein.
Click here to read Rabbi Lookstein’s sermons.
Click here to access Tefillah recordings by Rabbi Lookstein.