The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yisrael-meir-lau/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yisrael Meir Lau | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yisrael-meir-lau/ 32 32 Tel Aviv set to choose new chief rabbi Sunday, with mayor said to favor Shas candidate https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-set-to-choose-new-chief-rabbi-sunday-with-mayor-said-to-favor-shas-candidate/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:38:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808619 After a nine year vacancy, a 64-member panel will choose a candidate, with Mayor Ron Huldai reportedly striking deal with powerful Haredi party to give his support

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]]> From radical drag queen to rabbi, film depicts journey of a Jewish law breaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-radical-drag-queen-to-rabbi-film-depicts-journey-of-a-jewish-law-breaker/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:46:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3464045 'Sabbath Queen' follows gay scion of rabbinic dynasty Amichai Lau-Lavie for two decades as he challenges traditional Judaism's norms and becomes a respected communal leader

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]]> In remote Tasmania, Jews welcome a rare visit from a former Israeli chief rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-remote-tasmania-jews-welcome-a-rare-visit-from-a-former-israeli-chief-rabbi/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:34:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3051799 The first such visit in 72 years is a boost for the small but growing community established by Jewish convicts in 1804 and considered far-flung even by Australian standards

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]]> Collapsible synagogue opens in Ukraine’s Babyn Yar, site of Nazi mass grave https://www.timesofisrael.com/collapsible-synagogue-opens-in-ukraines-babyn-yar-site-of-nazi-mass-grave/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:54:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2521675 House of prayer inaugurated in ravine where more than 30,000 Jews were murdered; structure can be quickly erected or dismantled so it doesn't impose on the territory

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]]> Former Ashkenazi chief rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau tests positive for coronavirus https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-ashkenazi-chief-rabbi-yisrael-meir-lau-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:11:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2470004 Announcement comes after spiritual leader received 2nd dose of vaccine, which only becomes 95% effective a number of days after the follow-up shot

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]]> Blue and White, Haredi parties said to oppose extending lockdown beyond Thursday https://www.timesofisrael.com/blue-and-white-haredi-parties-said-to-oppose-extending-lockdown-beyond-thursday/ Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:44:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2469943&preview=true&preview_id=2469943 Cabinet to meet later this week to decide how to proceed, as Health Ministry pushes to keep restrictions in place; 44 new fatalities reported over weekend

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]]> Journalist, Rabin aide Haber remembered as model of unity in polarized times https://www.timesofisrael.com/journalist-rabin-aide-haber-remembered-as-model-of-unity-in-polarized-times/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:28:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2407130&preview=true&preview_id=2407130 Top political adviser and writer who announced PM's assassination is eulogized at funeral for his willingness to help anyone who asked, inspiring next generation of reporters

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]]> Former chief rabbi Bakshi-Doron laid to rest in front of handful of mourners https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-chief-rabbi-bakshi-doron-laid-to-rest-in-front-of-handful-of-mourners/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:28:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2282289&preview=true&preview_id=2282289 Just 20 family members and senior rabbis allowed at funeral in Jerusalem after COVID-19 death; 'There was nobody as honest as you,' eulogizes Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau

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]]> Israeli chief rabbi lights Hanukkah candles at Polish parliament https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-chief-rabbi-lights-hanukkah-candles-at-polish-parliament/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:43:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1975395 Rabbi David Lau, son of Polish-born Holocaust survivor Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, says candle-lighting brings him full circle

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]]> Event meant to build bridges between Israel and Diaspora goes up in flames https://www.timesofisrael.com/event-meant-to-build-bridges-between-israel-and-diaspora-goes-up-in-flames/ Tue, 01 May 2018 15:59:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1840159 A panel discussion hosted by JTS and the Schechter Institute on the religious divide between American Jewry and Israel becomes a microcosm of the widening rift

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]]> Hundreds attend circumcision of Salomon baby, born day before terror attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-attend-circumcision-of-salomon-baby-born-day-before-terror-attack/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:36:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1666755 Child receives middle name after his late grandfather, Yosef, killed in Halamish by Palestinian terrorist; aunt, uncle also murdered in stabbing

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]]> Holocaust survivors decry indifference to Syrian war https://www.timesofisrael.com/holocaust-survivors-decry-indifference-to-syrian-war/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:53:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1606054 Young Israelis partner with Nazi victims to send Holocaust Remembrance Day message to world leaders

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]]> 10,000 youths mark Holocaust Remembrance Day at Auschwitz https://www.timesofisrael.com/10000-youths-mark-holocaust-remembrance-day-at-auschwitz/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:15:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1605974 Education minister tells participants of annual commemoration at site of Nazi death camp that Israel will be an 'Iron Dome' to protect Jews

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]]> Former chief rabbi: What’s happening in Syria is a holocaust https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-chief-rabbi-whats-happening-in-syria-is-a-holocaust/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:41:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1595764 A Holocaust survivor himself, Yisrael Meir Lau calls for emergency Knesset session; Yad Vashem expresses 'deep concern' over 'carnage'

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]]> Former minister buried at Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-minister-buried-at-jerusalems-mount-of-olives/ Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:03:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1532195 Yaakov Neeman, who died at 77, praised as a 'man of wisdom and reason' and a lover of Israel in eulogies prior to his funeral

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