Judaism is the foundation of Israel, not democracy, former chief rabbi claims
The conference, entitled "Reconnecting," brought together Knesset members on the left and the right with the aim of fostering dialogue.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, chief rabbi of Tel Aviv at a Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the fourth night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, at the Great Synagogue in Tel Aviv, December 1, 2021.(photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)Updated: