# Aaron Parry

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**Aaron Parry** (died July 19, 2023) was an American [synagogue](/source/Synagogue) [rabbi](/source/Rabbi), counter-missionary expert, and author of several beginners books on [Judaism](/source/Judaism).

He was formerly the Rabbi of Young Israel of Beverly Hills. He was also the former education director for the [West Coast](/source/West_Coast_of_the_United_States) branch of [Jews for Judaism](/source/Jews_for_Judaism),[1] and has been quoted as an expert on Jewish counter-missionary activity.[2][3]

Parry held a Master's degree in Jewish Studies from [New York State University](/source/State_University_of_New_York).[4] He taught at [Shalhevet High School](/source/Shalhevet_High_School) in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles).[5] A few days each season, since 2000, he set up and managed a [kosher](/source/Kashrut) food stand at [Dodger Stadium](/source/Dodger_Stadium).[6]

Parry died at age 66 in 2023 of a heart attack.[7][8][9]

## Bibliography

- *The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Talmud* (Alpha Books, 2004) - reviewed by [The Jewish Journal](/source/The_Jewish_Journal_of_Greater_Los_Angeles)[10]

- *The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hebrew Scripture* (Alpha Books, 2004)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Wills, Adam (2003-12-25). ["Community Briefs:Rose Parade Proselytizing"](http://www.jewishjournal.com/nation/article/community_briefs_20031226/). [The Jewish Journal](/source/The_Jewish_Journal_of_Greater_Los_Angeles). Retrieved 2010-04-06.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Norman, Asher (2007). *Twenty-Six Reasons Why Jews Don't Believe in Jesus*. New York:[Feldheim Publishers](/source/Feldheim_Publishers), p. xvii.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Saval, Malina Sarah. *Proof of God*. [The Jerusalem Post](/source/The_Jerusalem_Post), 9 May 2003.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Rabbi Aaron Parry"](http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,1000061918,00.html). Penguin.com. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20100329190759/http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0%2C%2C1000061918%2C00.html) from the original on 29 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-06.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Meet the Staff"](https://web.archive.org/web/20091124114040/http://www.shalhevet.org/HS_Meet_the_Staff.html). Shalhevet School. 2009–2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.shalhevet.org/HS_Meet_the_Staff.html) on November 24, 2009. Retrieved 2010-04-06.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Wills, Adam (2003-06-19). ["Kosher Dog Days of Summer"](http://www.jewishjournal.com/community_briefs/article/kosher_dog_days_of_summer_20030620). [The Jewish Journal](/source/The_Jewish_Journal_of_Greater_Los_Angeles). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20100330054157/http://www.jewishjournal.com/community_briefs/article/kosher_dog_days_of_summer_20030620) from the original on 30 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-06.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [https://www.jootube.tv/2023/08/rabbi-aaron-parry-66-buried-recently-in.html](https://www.jootube.tv/2023/08/rabbi-aaron-parry-66-buried-recently-in.html) Rabbi Aaron Parry, 66, buried recently in Jerusalem, gets eulogized in L.A. by family, former educational community

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** [https://vths.org/2023/08/13/memorial-for-rabbi-aaron-parry-zl/](https://vths.org/2023/08/13/memorial-for-rabbi-aaron-parry-zl/) Memorial for Rabbi Aaron Parry, z”l

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [https://livestream.com/bti/rabbi-parry-funeral/videos/236734035](https://livestream.com/bti/rabbi-parry-funeral/videos/236734035) Funeral for Rabbi Aaron Parry

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Wenig, Gaby (2004-12-30). ["The World of Do-It-Yourself Judaism"](http://www.jewishjournal.com/arts/article/the_world_of_doityourself_judaism_20041231/). Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2010-04-06.

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