We tend on this blog to be rather critical of the established ( =  Orthodox) rabbinate in Israel. so it’s only proper to congratulate that august institution when it does something right. We’re referring to remarks delivered by Chief Rabbi David Lau at a conference sponsored by Tahel, a crisis center that assists Orthodox women and children who fall victim to domestic violence. In expressing his support of the organization and its work, Rabbi Lau sought to dispel any notion that Jewish law permits a husband to resort to violence in order to “discipline” his wife: Continue reading Two Cheers for the Chief Rabbi →