Rabbi Haskel Lookstein

'New York Times has no place in our home'

Rabbi who oversaw Ivanka Trump's conversion to Judaism calls for boycott of The New York Times in protest of anti-Semitic cartoon.

Ivanka's rabbi hits Trump over Charlottesville comments

Prominent Orthodox rabbi who converted president's daughter to Judaism criticizes Trump's response to Neo-Nazi rally and ramming attack.

Ivanka's rabbi: I didn't permit them to fly on Shabbat

Rabbi who converted Ivanka Trump denies granting couple permission to fly on Shabbat, calls rumors 'fake news.'

Ivanka Trump's rabbi throws first pitch at Mets game

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein throws ceremonial first pitch at New York Mets game at Citi Field.

Committee set up to determine criteria for recognition of rabbis

One of rabbis who rejected Rabbi Haskel Lookstein's conversions in July joins committee to determine standards for recognition of rabbis.

Not recognizing converts could tear Jewish people apart

Rabbi Lookstein, who oversaw conversion of Ivanka Trump, warns divisions over Orthodox conversion will harm Jewish people.

Trump campaign finds new Rabbi

Local Rabbi Ari Wolf to deliver prayer at Republican National Convention in Cleveland, replacing Rabbi Haskel Lookstein.

ADL condemns Rabbinical Court for conversion ruling

Anti-Defamation League condemns Rabbinical Court decision not to recognize Rabbi Lookstein conversion; 'a slap in the face to Jews'.

'Ivanka's rabbi' withdraws from Republican convention

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein withdraws from speaking at Republican National Convention, explains the matter became political.

Ivanka Trump's rabbi among Republican convention speakers

Speakers at Republican Convention include rabbi who converted Trump’s daughter to Judaism and pastor who said Sanders should embrace Jesus.

Israeli Rabbinate: We still recognize Lookstein conversions

Despite Wednesday's ruling by Supreme Rabbinical Court, Chief Rabbinate reaffirms its recognition of Rabbi Lookstein's conversions.

Top religious court rules against US Rabbi Lookstein conversion

Israeli Rabbinic Court finalizes decision against private conversion performed by Ivanka Trump's rabbi.

200 protest Chief Rabbinate's rejection of Lookstein conversion

MKs, former students protest Chief Rabbinate's decision to reject conversion performed by American Rabbi Lookstein.

Israel's Trump conversion row raises concerns among US Jews

Leading American Jewish organization expresses concern over Israel's religious court system following rejection of rabbi's conversions.

Prominent Rabbi meets Rabbi Lookstein, pledges full support

President and Founder of the influential Tzohar Rabbinical Organization, Rabbi David Stav, meets with R' Lookstein to pledge support.

Jerusalem protest: 'Stop treating Diaspora rabbis with contempt'

Natan Sharansky, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin join protest over Rabbinate's refusal to recognize conversions by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein.

Top US Rabbi Says Obama Wrong to Attack Netanyahu

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein backs assessment of Charles Krauthammer, saying Obama's blaming Bibi for lack of peace is 'mindless.'

'AIPAC is the Most Important Event in American Jewish Life'

Rabbi Haskel Lookstein of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun discusses the AIPAC conference and also shares a story about Yitzhak Herzog.