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Chief Rabbis support Rabbi Amar against Supreme Court

Supreme Court demands state explain why Rabbi Shlomo Amar should not stand trial after speaking his opinion on several communities.

Chief Rabbis support Rabbi Amar against Supreme Court

Tel Aviv Rabbinical Court siege: 'The head of the court was snuck out the back door'

The Chief Rabbi's bureau chief describes the feelings as hundreds of protesters surrounded the court, trapping judges and litigants.

'The head of the court was snuck out the back door'

Watch: Protesters blockade rabbinical court building in Tel Aviv

Legal reform protesters burst into the offices of the Rabbinical Court in Tel Aviv. The chief rabbi reacted angrily.

Watch: Protesters blockade rabbinical court building in Tel Aviv

In letters to Swedish leaders: Israel's chief rabbis condemn intent to burn Jewish Bible

Israel's Chief Rabbi Lau pens letter to Swedish PM Kristersson: 'Freedom of expression does not permit everything.'

Israel's chief rabbis condemn intent to burn Jewish Bible

Israel’s chief Ashkenazi rabbi makes historic visit to Taiwan

Rabbi David Lau visits Taiwan in milestone moment for the country’s Jewish community

Israel’s chief Ashkenazi rabbi makes historic visit to Taiwan

New: Rabbinic courts to introduce 'judges on-call'

The judges on-call will handle urgent requests regarding stay-of-exit orders, attachment orders, and restraining orders.

Rabbinic courts to introduce 'judges on-call'

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.

Chief Rabbi visits Homesh

Rabbi David Lau on Rabbi Druckman: For 90 years he educated and brought Jews closer to God

Israel's Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi, Rabbi David Lau, eulogizes Rabbi Chaim Druckman, who passed away at the age of 90.

'For 90 years he educated and brought Jews closer to God'

Chief Rabbi: Rabbi Druckman saw me and said 'Rabbi Lau'

Chief Rabbi of Israel lights Hanukkah candles at INN office, describes visit with leading religious Zionist rabbi.

Chief Rabbi: Rabbi Druckman saw me and said 'Rabbi Lau'

Chief Rabbi: Birth mother is the mother in surrogacy cases

Rabbi David Lau rules in cases of In Vitro Fertilization the woman who carried the child is considered the mother according to the halakha.

Chief Rabbi: Birth mother is the mother in surrogacy cases

Watch: Chief Rabbi hosts President Herzog in his sukkah

The Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau, hosted President Isaac Herzog in his sukkah with a delegation from the Echad l’Echad Foundation.

Chief Rabbi hosts President Herzog in his sukkah

Rabbi Zvi Rimon appointed as Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion Regional Council

Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau, on Rabbi Zvi Rimon: He is a pearl amongst you.

Rabbi Zvi Rimon appointed as Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion

On Jerusalem Day: Songs for the recovery of Chief Rabbi's wife

At Jerusalem Day event, singer Avraham Fried dedicates song to recovery of Rebbetzin Tzippora Lau, wife of Chief Rabbi David Lau.

On Jerusalem Day: Songs for the recovery of Chief Rabbi's wife

Chief Rabbi: Obey instructions at Meron

Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau says following last year's deadly disaster, visitors to Meron should obey all security instructions.

Chief Rabbi: Obey instructions at Meron

Watch: Thousands attend Independence Day prayer at the Western Wall

Thousands marked Independence Day with a festive evening prayer at the Western Wall with the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau.

Thousands attend Independence Day prayer at the Western Wall

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.

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

Converts threaten to demonstrate against Chief Rabbinate

Converts to Judaism write to Chief Rabbi Lau after he refuses to sign conversion certificates in fight against government conversion reform.

Converts threaten to demonstrate against Chief Rabbinate

Israel's Chief Rabbi Lau visits Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

Chief Rabbi David Lau visits refugees and humanitarian volunteers in Moldova, accompanies 150 Ukrainian refugees back to Israel.

Israel's Chief Rabbi Lau visits Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

Chief Rabbi pays surprise visit to conversion court

Rabbi David Lau visits Kiryat Gat conversion court in light of attempts to pass conversion reforms.

Chief Rabbi pays surprise visit to conversion court

Israeli chief rabbi visits UAE

Chief Rabbi of Israel invited by Rabbi of the UAE to meet with the growing Jewish community throughout the Emirates.

Israeli chief rabbi visits UAE

Chief Rabbi Lau: The Knesset won't decide who is a Jew

"A Jew is someone who commits to Torah observance, regardless of any legislation the Knesset may pass."

Chief Rabbi Lau: The Knesset won't decide who is a Jew

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.

Liberman warns Chief Rabbi of consequences for "blackmail"

Chief rabbi responds to haredi author's suicide

'Indecent acts must be uprooted and eradicated completely - complain to the relevant authorities,' Chief Rabbi Lau says.

Chief rabbi responds to haredi author's suicide

Chief rabbis pen letter against kashrut reforms

Rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef call proposed kashrut reforms an attempt to destroy Jewishness of State of Israel.

Chief rabbis pen letter against kashrut reforms

Chief rabbi wants exhumation of missionary who posed as haredi

Rabbi David Lau pushing for removal of remains of Christian missionary who posed as a haredi Jew from Jerusalem cemetery.

Chief rabbi wants exhumation of missionary who posed as haredi

Chief Rabbis lead protest against kashrut reforms

Rabbis from all over Israel gather to protest against reforms they say would 'destroy' kashrut system in Israel.

Chief Rabbis lead protest against kashrut reforms

Chief Rabbi Lau opposes kashrut reforms

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi writes to Religious Affairs Minister: 'Those behind reforms are the ones who try to destroy State's Jewish character.'

Chief Rabbi Lau opposes kashrut reforms

First publication: Chief Rabbi's deal with Religious Affairs Minister

Rabbi David Lau will continue to serve as a judge after his term ends in exchange for not opposing kashrut reforms.

First publication: Chief Rabbi's deal with Minister Kahana

Chief Rabbi: We are not meeting the obligation to bring our boys home

Rabbi David Lau at seminar in memory of Hadar Goldin: I can't look his father in the eye.

'We are not meeting the obligation to bring our boys home'

Chief Rabbi calls for changes at Meron

Rabbi David Lau says state must act to impose 'order' at religious site where 45 were killed last week.

Chief Rabbi calls for changes at Meron

Rabbi David Lau urges: Come to Meron early, leave for home early

Rabbi David Lau, Chief Rabbi of Israel, calls on public to leave Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's gravesite early on Friday.

Chief rabbi urges: Come to Meron early, leave for home early

Chief Rabbi Lau to Halimi family: Sarah was murdered twice

Israeli Chief Rabbi writes to family of woman killed in France after murderer not tried. 'All who pity the cruel end up cruel to the just.'

Chief Rabbi Lau to Halimi family: Sarah was murdered twice

Rabbinical court judge suspended after refusing COVID vaccine

Chief Rabbi of Israel suspends judge from rabbinate conversion court after judge refused to get COVID vaccination.

Rabbinical court judge suspended after refusing COVID vaccine

Live: Global day of prayer for COVID pandemic

Chief Rabbi David Lau prays at Rachel's Tomb for end to pandemic amidst high morbidity numbers.

Live: Global day of prayer for COVID pandemic

Chief Rabbi Lau calls for fast day over COVID crisis

Rabbi David Lau calls for worldwide day of fasting and prayer on Thursday in response to growing number of COVID-19 cases.

Chief Rabbi Lau calls for fast day over COVID crisis

Vaccines on Shabbat? This is the position of Chief Rabbi David Lau

Chief Rabbi says permission to vaccinate in Shabbat will be considered when vaccinations are given in all hours of the day during the week.

Vaccines on Shabbat? This is the position of the Chief Rabbi

Rabbi Lau condemns desecration of Holy Ark in Homesh

Israel Chief Rabbi David Lau to Defense Minister Gantz after evacuation of yeshiva in Homesh: 'Difficult sights unfitting for Jewish state.'

Rabbi Lau condemns desecration of Holy Ark in Homesh

Chief Rabbi: Allow marriages under health guidelines

Rabbi David Lau writes to PM, Health Minister on behalf of couples who cannot get married under current lockdown.

Chief Rabbi: Allow marriages under health guidelines

Chief Rabbi David Lau: 'The people won't accept closing synagogues on Yom Kippur'

Chief Rabbi of Israel David Lau warns Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israelis will not obey orders to close synagogues during Yom Kippur.

'The people won't accept closing synagogues on Yom Kippur'

Time to fortify the Rabbanut

The Chief Rabbinate of Israel can help be a guiding light and hand. It is precisely the centralized authority we all need and seek. Opinion.

Time to fortify the Rabbanut