He is the founder and chief rabbi of the Nessah Synagogue in Beverly Hills, California.
[3] His father, Yedidia Shofet, served as the Chief Rabbi of Iran from 1922 to 1980.
[6] Shortly after the Iranian Revolution of 1979, Shofet emigrated to the United States.
[1][clarification needed] Since 2002, the synagogue has been based on South Rexford Drive in Beverly Hills, California.
[7] He has brought to light the homosexual acts that are prohibited in the Torah.