Shlomo Riskin

American-Israeli Modern Orthodox rabbi and educator
Person human Q2903988
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Shlomo Riskin

Summary

Shlomo Riskin is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on May 28, 1940[3]. He worked as a rabbi[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Shlomo Riskin's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
  • Shlomo Riskin was born on May 28, 1940[3].
  • Shlomo Riskin held citizenship in Israel[6].
  • Shlomo Riskin worked as a rabbi[4].
  • Shlomo Riskin was employed by Yeshiva University[7].
  • Shlomo Riskin's education included a stint at New York University[8].
  • Shlomo Riskin was educated at Yeshiva University[9].
  • Shlomo Riskin's education included a stint at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary[10].
  • Shlomo Riskin's education included a stint at Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy[11].
  • Shlomo Riskin was educated at Yeshiva College (Yeshiva University)[12].
  • Shlomo Riskin received the honorary doctor of Yeshiva University[13].
  • Shlomo Riskin's religion is recorded as Judaism[14].
  • Shlomo Riskin is recorded as male[15].
  • Shlomo Riskin's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Shlomo Riskin's Commons category is recorded as Shlomo Riskin[17].
  • Shlomo Riskin's residence is recorded as Efrat[18].
  • Shlomo Riskin's family name is recorded as Riskin[19].
  • Shlomo Riskin's given name is recorded as Shlomo[20].
  • Shlomo Riskin's affiliation is recorded as Modern Orthodox Judaism[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Shlomo Riskin… he was born on May 28, 1940[3].

Education

Educated at New York University[8], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1831[24], headquartered in New York City[25]; Yeshiva University[9], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1886[28], headquartered in New York City[29]; Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary[10], an educational institution[30], in United States[31], founded in 1896[32], headquartered in Manhattan[33]; Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy[11], a yeshiva[34], in United States[35], founded in 1916[36], headquartered in Manhattan[37]; and Yeshiva College (Yeshiva University)[12], an organization[38], in United States[39], headquartered in New York City[40].

Career and Affiliations

Shlomo Riskin's professions included rabbi[4]. He was employed by Yeshiva University[7].

Recognition

Shlomo Riskin received the honorary doctor of Yeshiva University[13].

Personal Life

Shlomo Riskin's religion is recorded as Judaism[14].

Why It Matters

Shlomo Riskin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Shlomo Riskin born?

Shlomo Riskin's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

What did Shlomo Riskin do for work?

Shlomo Riskin worked as rabbi[4].

Where did Shlomo Riskin go to school?

Shlomo Riskin was educated at New York University[8], Yeshiva University[9], Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary[10], and Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy[11].

What awards did Shlomo Riskin receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of Yeshiva University[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . blogs.yu.edu. blogs.yu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → New York University, Yeshiva University, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary +2
    Affiliation → Modern Orthodox Judaism
    Place of birth → Brooklyn
    Occupation → —
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