Aaron (Ari) Raskin
B’nai Avraham | Brooklyn, New York | 49 years old
Orthodox | Rabbinical College of America
First, I should tell you that I walk every Shabbos from the East Village of Manhattan to Brooklyn Heights just to learn from Rabbi Ari Raskin.
His Torah insights, his ability to break open Hasidic texts are revelatory to all who come to hear him. It is his humanity, his care and gentle support offered to all that are daily on display; he believes and lives his faith.
Stories that illustrate Rabbi Raskin’s extraordinary abilities are infinite — he helps parolees as they chart their new lives, finds funds for those in the throes of court fights, celebrates with a non-Jewish couple just returning from their wedding party, reaches out to the Reform and Conservative rabbis in the neighborhood, inviting them to dinners and celebrations… In short, he is an example of what it is to truly live a Torah-observant life with respect and care for all.
— Holly Wolf
He is truly inspiring, G-d bless him with many more healthy and happy years
best rabbi out there we love you
Kol hakavod. There are an additional two shluchim on the list as well.
As a former classmate in yeshiva and shlichus i fully concur with the article, Ari I am certain that the Rebbe and your zeide rabbi JJ Hecht draw tremendous nachas from you and your endeavors! Hazlocho rabbo in continuing your wonderful shlichus work! A L Friedman
We all love the Raskins
I love his classes on Chabad.org. He is among my favorite teachers. He communicates the information in a fun yet easy to understand method.
Yasher koach rabbi Raskin! Thanks for all you do, especially for those of us who enjoy your classes from afar.
Leah in Virginia
R’ Raskin always there for everyone with his gracious wife & lovely family.
An true Dugma Chaya for a mentch and a chossid.
Looking forward to hearing more things from this Rabbi.