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.
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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.
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.
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 Ashkenazi rabbi makes historic visit to Taiwan
Rabbi David Lau visits Taiwan in milestone moment for the country’s Jewish community
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chief Rabbi pays surprise visit to conversion court
Rabbi David Lau visits Kiryat Gat conversion court in light of attempts to pass conversion reforms.
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.
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."
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.
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 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 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 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 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.'
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.
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.
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.
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 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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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 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.
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.
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