Joseph Telushkin
Born in 1948
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Joseph Telushkin is an American rabbi, lecturer, and bestselling author born in 1948.
He has written over 15 books on Judaism, including the popular "Jewish Literacy" and "Rebbe." Raised in Brooklyn, Telushkin attended Columbia University and was active in advocating for Soviet Jewry.
He serves as a spiritual leader at Los Angeles' Synagogue for the Performing Arts and is associated with various Jewish organizations.
Telushkin is known for his influential writings on Jewish ethics and has been listed among America's top 50 rabbis since 1997.
His work has inspired legislative efforts and he is recognized as a leading speaker on Jewish topics.
