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Jerusalem's Rabbi Benny Lau works to bring the Bible back to the people

Jerusalem Rabbi Benny Lau, scion of one of the finest rabbinic families in Israel, leads the 929 Tanach B’Yachad Bible study initiative.

|ByMORDECHAI BECK
Rabbi Benny Lau: ‘To teach the Tanach, this is the goal I have set myself.’
LGBT flag on Jerusalem's King George Street, July 31, 2018

Rabbi Lau releases guide for religious LGBTQ+ Jews: Not good to be alone

The document is meant to provide guidance on relationships and families of members of the religious LGBTQ+ community which has been severely lacking from religious literature, explained Lau.

|ByTZVI JOFFRE
RABBI ABRAHAM ISAAC KOOK, 1924

Statehood and spirit: Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaCohen Kook

Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaCohen Kook made aliyah two months prior to Herzl’s death and was appointed rabbi of Jaffa and the colonies. As part of his position he was requested to eulogize Herzl.

|ByBENNY LAU
RABBI BENNY LAU (left) with President Reuven Rivlin.

Eighteen fruitful years

“Rabbi Lau synthesized Torah and humanity in a natural way, which is a lesson I will take with me.”

|ByBENJY SINGER

Rabbi Benny Lau parts from Ramban Synagogue after 18 fruitful years

'On a personal level, Rabbi Lau was able to connect with us. When we asked him for advice, he was able to help us see things in another, fresher perspective.'

JUNE 16, 2019
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Ramban synagogue appoints Rabbi Benny Lau’s successor

Oron, selected on Thursday by a vote of some 250 synagogue members, will begin a one-year trial contract this summer after Lau retires.

APRIL 15, 2019
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Rabbi Benny Lau refuses to apologize for comparing Otzma's views to Nazism

Prominent rabbi compared far-right party's views to Nazism, was subsequently hit with slander lawsuit.

FEBRUARY 27, 2019
ATTORNEY ITAMAR BEN-GVIR, who is representing one of the suspects in the Duma terrorist attack, waits outside the Petah Tikva Magistrate’s Court