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Yonah Bookstein

Alevy Family Rabbi at Pico Shul and Shabbat Tent

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May 13, 2021, 8:08 AM

Every friend of Israel should focus on 5 things

American Jews are not powerless to help Israel at this time of great need. On the contrary, here are four things we can do right now to help Israel and the Jewish people in a profound way. Support Those in...

May 5, 2021, 7:40 PM

6 Lessons I Learned From Ronald S. Lauder

This past COVID year has allowed me to reflect on those who have had a profound influence on my life. My first serious, full-time job was working for philanthropist, businessman, art collector and passionate Jewish community activist, Ambassador Ronald...

Jan 24, 2021, 12:17 PM

Festival of Life at Dodger Stadium

Our redemption from the pandemic After hearing about what was happening at hospitals and vaccination clinics, I had called a few shul members and donors on Sunday to set up #mitzvacart to immediately provide relief to the staff and volunteers...

May 27, 2016, 7:56 AM

Jewish Students Call 911 as “UC Intifada” Rages

Hearing chants of "Long live the intifada" on video shot at University of California, Irvine, means that the tumultuous and scary days of the UC Intifada are back. (Video below) As the campus rabbi at UCI for almost five years,...

Apr 7, 2016, 11:05 PM

Chametz: The Good, the Bad and the Holy

Can we claim we don’t want something in our lives when we still own it? When my wife Rebbitzen Rachel asked me to write something about selling chametz on Passover, I realized that if I don’t try to explain chametz...

Mar 31, 2016, 7:47 AM

A Relationship Revolution for Jewish Singles

One of the not-so-secret crisis in the American Jewish community today is the challenge people have finding a life partner and starting a Jewish family. We are seeing a real and painful trend of wonderful people becoming successful in...

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About Me

Rabbi Yonah Bookstein is an internationally recognized spiritual leader, who combines a deep commitment to Jewish practice and knowledge and a non-judgmental love for the Jewish people, humanity and the world. He is co-founder and Alevy Family Rabbi in Community Outreach of Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center and Shabbat Tent. Rabbi Yonah is the author of Prayers for Israel, and organizes Tu B'shvat Seders on campuses around the world. Rabbi Yonah is a former Fulbright Fellow, completed his MA at Oxford University, and Rabbinical Ordination at Ohr Somayach Monsey, NY.