Lau Center Promo Video

[music] >> In the camp's darkness, only faith and an inner fire kept me alive. I never [music] dreamed in Buchenwald that I would become Israel's Chief Rabbi, and certainly never imagined seeing my son, David, continue that chain as Chief [music] Rabbi of the Jewish state. >> [music] >> Rabbi David Lau carries forward his family's illustrious rabbinical dynasty. Destined [music] for greatness since his youth, his unique character led him to the summit as the Chief Rabbi of Israel. Through unwavering devotion, he built [music] worlds of Torah, kindness, and education. Yet for him, this was only the beginning. >> [music] >> Today, liberated from the constraints [music] of official office and fueled by a renewed energy, the true journey begins. The Rabbi establishes [music] the Lau Center, the engine for deep-rooted change and the unification of the Jewish people. >> [music] [music] >> A leader is not someone that is far from that he up from them. A leader is someone that he's there for uh simple people, someone in need helps, and to help everyone to take one step up in his Judaism. >> [music] [applause] >> For Rabbi Lau, the resilience [music] of the Jewish people begins at the roots. Alongside the center's team of experts, the rabbi works on the ground, listening to the voices, [music] and developing groundbreaking educational programs designed to reignite the spark of Jewish pride. The Bet Yaakov Project, [music] every week hundreds of educators and scholars visit dozens [music] of institutions nationwide dedicated to strengthening Jewish roots and revitalizing Gemara studies within high school yeshivas. >> [music] [music] >> In Tears of Faith, Rabbi David Lau shares his harrowing October 7th experiences, offering a spiritual compass to rise from bereavement toward unity and rebuilding. >> We were in the heat of a massive [music] operation, deep in urban combat. Suddenly, a blast ripped through [music] our tank. Sahi, the commander, was thrown out. Ronen was killed instantly. And me? I looked down [music] through the smoke and realized my legs were gone. >> [music] [singing] >> At the gateway to Jerusalem, the permanent home of the center is rising. This will be the unifying [music] heart of the Lau Center, radiating a message of unity to Israel and the world. The Lau Center building, currently under [music] construction, will continue to welcome the many visitors who flock to the rabbi's office and center. They come to [music] experience the unique influence of the rabbi and president of the rabbinical court, who carries forward the legacy of the illustrious Lau family dynasty. Known for their exceptional warmth, they graciously receive every individual, fostering a deep connection to Jewish heritage. [music] The center embraces everyone, whether Jewish or non-Jewish, traditional, secular, religious, Haredi, or those discovering Judaism, [music] including residents of Israel and visitors from abroad, both individuals and groups. Located at the entrance to the holy city of Jerusalem, the Lau Center will serve as spiritual mezuzah and gateway for visitors [music] to Israel and Jerusalem on their way to the Western Wall, the Knesset, Mount Herzl, the Israel Museum, [music] or any other destination. Visitors will stop here for a personally tailored digital experience. Across the center's numerous workshop rooms, the content will be dynamically customized to engage each unique group and individual. >> We need to think about the two points, two important points. We need to remember we are one nation. We need to be close each [music] other and with our tradition, with our friends, together we will win. >> After months of rehabilitation in a wheelchair, everything changed in an instant. When Ronan saw Rabbi Lau, he felt an inexplicable force. Drawn to the Rabbi [music] like a magnet, he simply stood up. >> [music]