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Is revenge a Jewish concept? Former chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau discusses the horrors of the Holocaust, trust in God and how we can take revenge on the people who tried to destroy us.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
41:19
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
41:01
Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people, has always held a place in the heart of every Jew. Now, with the 50th anniversary of its reunification, what role does Jerusalem play in our lives? This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
42:10
Shabbat. The Day of Rest. Discover the religious, social, national, and family benefits of this important day. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
48:39
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau grew up in the hell that was Hitler’s Poland. Emerging from the ashes of war-ravaged Europe, little Yisrael Meir moved to Israel and started a new life, eventually following in his ancestors’ footsteps and reaching the illustrious post of Chief Rabbi of Israel, a position he held for ten years. Enjoy this exclusive interview with this paragon of persistence
Rabbi Yaakov Fellig (5)
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Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, one of the youngest survivors of Buchenwald, was just eight years old when he was liberated in 1945. Descended from a 1,000-year unbroken chain of rabbis, he grew up to become Chief Rabbi of Israel, and like many of the great rabbis, Rabbi Lau is a master storyteller
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
28:48
A fascinating firsthand account of a meeting Rabbi Lau had with Israel's first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion. In this meeting, Rabbi Lau verifies a story told about Ben Gurion who appeared before the Peel Commission (headed by Lord Peel from the U.K
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
54:23
One hour of Torah learning and inspiration with prominent Jewish speakers, uniting communities accross the world.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
11:05
Series: Israel Mission 2014
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
35:14
Tu B’av and Yom Kippur are singled out by the sages as the most joyous and celebratory days for the Jewish people
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
49:55
Where were these dignitaries in the war, when Jewish families were being annihilated? 220 boys in an orphanage are on strike. They refuse to acknowledge the benefactors and dignitaries on stage, until a survivor like themselves comes on stage and can't even speak through his tears
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
59:14
Look at the light not the shadows. He never agreed to a split amongst Jewish people, "we are all from the same father, we are all one nation," says Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau in this interview with Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
14:32
5 remaining children in the concentration camp are saved by the words of a 7 1/2 year old. Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau is reunited with one of those 5 children at a Holocaust Memorial event
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
32:20
How can we relate to 6,000,000 Jewish victims of the Holocaust? Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau expresses the shame and embarrassment that he and his contemporaries felt after the Holocaust. Friends spoke about the heroism of fighting the British and the Arabs in Israel, while they didn't fight, they were victims
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
39:27
From where are the seeds of Jewish excellency in all areas of life? The fascinating stories told by Chief Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau illustrate the value of Torah knowledge and learning without reward, or diplomas. This talk was filmed at the Chag Hasmicha-Rabbinic Ordination Ceremony of Congregation Bnei Ruven in Chicago.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
55:00
60 years after the holocaust, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau opened up to his family and the world about his experiences in the holocaust. Here he shares his own stories and includes stories of how others have been inspired by him. This Lecture was filmed at the Annual JLI of Metropolitan Chicago Community Lecture.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
39:50
The messenger is a reflection of the one who sent him. Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau reminisces about his meetings with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, each time lasting exactly 2 hours and 20 minutes. The Rebbe expressed great caring for Rabbi Lau, both on physical and spiritual levels, even informing him of his future position as Chief Rabbi of Israel.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
23:02
At the age of 8, Rabbi Lau became the youngest survivor of the Nazi death camp, Buchenwald. Despite his enormous suffering, Rabbi Lau is able to share profound and transformative messages gleaned from this torturous experience. In this video, Rabbi Lau speaks on the unique nature of the Jewish people as the “People of the Book
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
5:48
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
27:53
What makes the Jewish people unique? What has allowed us to survive centuries of persecution? Other empires have risen and fallen, while the Jews have not only survived but thrived. What is our secret? In this fascinating lecture from the European Jewish Retreat, Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau inspires viewers and leaves them with a powerful task to carry forward
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
6:02
A true blend of inspiration about the prayer Unetaneh Tokef that we recite on Rosh Hashana. Chief Rabbi Lau explains the prayer, which was originally composed by Rabbi Amnon of Maintz, as a universal plea for life. The video also includes a stirring rendition of Unetaneh Tokef and other Rosh Hashana prayers by Cantor Simon Cohen.
Cantor Simon Cohen (1)
5:28
Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair
Series: Beyond Never Again: Voices of the Past
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
34:31
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
37:10
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
25:10
We find ourselves speaking a lot about Unity, but do we know why it is so important? What do we gain from being unified as a nation- the Nation of Israel? Rabbi Lau passionately explains how unity gives us life, spirit, uniqueness, continuity and indeed, our very existence. .
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)