Chief Rabbi David Lau

Due to security situation:

Israeli Chief Rabbi sneaked out side door of airport in Spain

Rabbi David Lau paid a short visit to Madrid where he met with community leaders and rabbis and was escorted by armed guards.

Chief Rabbi Lau calls on Pope to retract Israel-Hamas comparison

Israel's Chief Rabbi David Lau addresses letter to Pope Francis after Pope accuses Israel of engaging in terrorism just like Hamas.

Turkey earthquake:

Chief Rabbi tells delegation to continue saving lives on Shabbat

Field hospital & rescue teams should continue as usual throughout holy day, Chief Rabbi instructs.

Chief Rabbi visits Homesh

Rabbi David Lau spoke with students, gave a lecture, and toured the outpost, which is illegal according to the Disengagement Law.

For the first time ever:

Female get refuser imprisoned

Estranged wife has refused to accept religious divorce for years, despite sanctions & penalties.

Chief Rabbi: Show sovereignty without visiting Temple Mount

Opposing pilgrimage to Har Habayit, Chief Rabbi Lau says the sanctity of the site must be preserved.

Public asked to pray for recovery of Chief Rabbi's wife

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau asks public to pray for the recovery of his wife Rebbetzin Feiga Lau.

Chief Rabbi: Israel should give refuge to all in need

"Anyone who flees from the enemy should be able to stay in Israel until he can return home," says Rabbi Lau.

Bnei Menashe:

550 new immigrants from India visit Western Wall for first time

Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau joins hundreds of Bnei Menashe immigrants for their first visit to the Western Wall.

Chief Rabbi Lau to establish religious court for refugees

Thousands of potential immigrants will have no proof of their Jewish status, having fled their homes without documentation.

Chief Rabbi David Lau tests positive for COVID-19

The rabbi's associates say that the rabbi is feeling well and will remain at home until the end of the isolation period.

Chief Rabbi Lau: We must validate Walder's victims

Chief Rabbi explains decision to pay shivah call to Walder's family, "people I know personally. But my thoughts are with the victims."

Liberman warns Chief Rabbi of consequences for "blackmail"

Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman says Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau could be removed from office over conversion letter.

Haredi MK rips Liberman: You're a borderline antisemite

UTJ chief Moshe Gafni excoriates Liberman, Yoaz Hendel over their calls to fire Chief Rabbi David Lau. 'Liberman learned only how to steal.'

'Fire the Chief Rabbi'

Yisrael Beytenu accuses Chief Rabbi Lau of "crossing a red line," calls on Religious Affairs Minister to summon him to disciplinary hearing.

Chief Rabbi David Lau's letter to the Prime Minister

"It is within your power to prevent an irreparable rift in the Jewish People and stop this conversion reform from advancing."

Chief Rabbis release special Passover guidelines

Chief Rabbis stress Zoom is not permitted on first and last days of Passover, give instructions regarding pre-Passover preparations.

Chief Rabbis: Don't postpone circumcision because of coronavirus

Chief Rabbis of Israel issue letter stating except in case of infected newborn, there is no reason to postpone Brit Milah.

Chief Rabbi: 'Health Ministry guidelines obligatory'

Chief Rabbi Lau issues specific prevention guidelines for maintaining Jewish communal and personal life.

Chief Rabbi Lau sends urgent appeal to Italian Prime Minister

Rabbi Dovid Lau implores Italian PM to stop the demolition of the ancient cemetery in Mantova, where many great Torah scholars are buried.

Chief Rabbi Lau: Argentinean Jews can vote on Tisha B'Av

A mandatory presidential election is taking place in Argentina on Tisha B'Av. Is voting considered a distraction from mourning?

What Chief Rabbi David Lau really said about the Pittsburgh shooting

Chief Rabbi says more female divorce refusers than male ones

Rabbi Lau says despite narrative, many more males are unable to leave marriages due to recalcitrant wives than the reverse.

'Stop public prayers for rain'

Chief Rabbi of Israel orders special prayer for rain be stopped in public prayers, following recent precipitation.

Chief Rabbi: 'Everyone has the right to a secure and happy home'

Dedicating expanded religious women's shelter, Chief Rabbi Lau encourages women, expresses hope they will build new lives and new homes.

'Sukkot is about bringing people together'

President visits Chief Rabbi's Sukkah, joining relatives of those murdered in Neve Tzuf terror attack.

Number of men testing for rabbinate jumps

40% more men to take upcoming rabbinate tests, rabbinate increases number of graders.

Chief Rabbi Lau condemns violent attacks on Rabbi Havlin

Chief Rabbi David Lau issued a sharp condemnation of the attacks on Kiryat Gat rabbi Moshe Havlin and his family.

Chief Rabbi Lau permitted satellite launch on Shabbat

The ill-fated attempt to launch the 'Amos 6' satellite last Shabbat was sanctioned by the Chief Rabbi as a life-saving concern.

Chief Rabbi: Don't sweep child abuse under the rug

'Unfortunately we've recently seen horrific cases in our midst' writes Chief Rabbi Lau, 'burying our head in the sand is not the answer.'

Chief Rabbis urged to uphold secular studies for haredi schools

MK Yair Lapid sends letter to Chief Rabbis imploring them to oppose government move to abolish secular studies standards in haredi schools.

Who will replace the Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv?

Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv announces his retirement for next year and the speculation begins: will a Sephardi or Ashkenazi rabbi take over?

Chief Rabbi says Kotel allocation a mistake

Rabbi Lau said that the real losers from the decision are the Jewish people. "It hurts me to see this, it is a mistake."

'We Are Orphans, Who Will Lead Us?'

Israeli leaders continue to mourn the passing of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. Funeral fixed for 6pm this evening as tearful tributes pour in.