According to statements quoting Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi and former Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau Shlita, he will step down from his post when he turns 80. The rabbi in the coming months will be marking his 79th birthday G-d willing.

On the one hand, there is about 15 months until Rabbi Lau reaches 80 but on the other hand, such a prominent post does not become vacant too frequently and suitable candidates will undoubtedly soon begin positioning to become a viable candidate. One of the questions is will the next chief rabbi of the city be Ashkenazi or Sephardi. Due to its size, the city is entitled to two chief rabbis, Ashkenazi and Sephardi but Mayor Ron Huldai explains that for as long as he runs the city, there will only be one chief rabbi as is the case today.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)