Chief Rabbi David Lau
Chief Rabbi election must be held by September 30, High Court rules
The state has two chief rabbis, one Sephardic and the other Ashkenazi. The previous rabbis were Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef and Rabbi David Lau.
New interim chief rabbi appointed, previous resigned over inclusion of female rabbis
Editor's Notes: Chief rabbis retire but did anybody notice?
Israel no longer has chief rabbis after ministry fails to hold timely elections
Without a plan from the government, IDF gains in Gaza will be lost - opinion
The Israeli public, and indeed the world, deserve to hear a plan that goes beyond military tactics and addresses the big question – where do we go from here?
Two rabbis too many? A look at Israel's confusing chief rabbi system
Throughout the Jewish world, Israel stands out by having two chief rabbis. The ‘Magazine’ looks at why – and asks if this model should continue
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau calls for slain Palestinian convert to be buried in Jewish grave
David Ben-Avraham (born Saamach Zeitoun) underwent a non-rabbinate conversion in Bnei Brak in 2019 and was mistakenly killed by IDF troops in March.
Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi hints criticism towards Sephardic counterpart on 'exodus' of haredi Jews
Rabbi David Lau said, "We are blessed with an extraordinary generation of soldiers, unwavering in their dedication, who rise to protect the people of Israel, the Torah of Israel, and Israel."
Chief Rabbi David Lau establishes special rabbinical court to support agunot affected by war
An agunah is a woman unable to be divorced by her husband. During the Israel-Hamas war such cases have become noticeable enough to warrant rabbinical intervention.
Herzog visits sukkot of Chief Rabbis ahead of his own sukkah 'open house'
The President and Chief Rabbis agreed that Sukkot should be a time of peace and understanding • President Herzog's own sukkah will emphasize Israeli sports
Israel's chief rabbi defends Christians amid attacks on Stella Maris
In his letter, sent on Sunday, Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau underscored the essence of respect and unity amongst diverse faiths.
Israel's chief rabbi elections to be delayed by at least six months - report
Chief rabbis David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef were set to end their 10-year terms at the Chief Rabbinate in 2023.
Jews missing in Turkey following deadly earthquakes - Israel's chief rabbi
Efforts are being made to locate the Jews who have gone missing after the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
Who will be Israel's next chief rabbis?
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Next summer, Israel’s chief rabbis, David Lau and Yitzhak Yosef, will end their 10-year terms.
Chief Rabbi of Israel hosts Simchat Beit HaShuava in Sheba hospital
During the evening, the happy volunteers of Rachashei Lev played and sang. The rabbi danced with the sick, blessed them and recited Torah words.
