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SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Rabbi David Lau, Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel, will give a free lecture at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, at the La Jolla Marriott Hotel, 440 La Jolla Village Drive, in a program sponsored by Chabad of University City.
Although there is no admission fee required, Chabad has asked for an $18 donation to cover expenses, and says there is an additional $7 parking fee.
Lau previously had served as Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Modi’in. He is the son of Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, who from 1993 to 2003, also served as the Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel. The son became Chief Rabbi in 2013. Then 47, he was the youngest rabbi so elevated.
Since 2006, Rabbi David Lau has entertained questions about Jewish law on an “Ask the Rabbi” show on HaArutz HaRishon. He also has broadcast a program entitled “Jewish Point” on radio station Kol Chai.
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Preceding based on information provided by Chabad of University City