@Amichai

Amichai Lau-Lavie serves as founding rabbi of Lab/Shul, a New York-based experimental synagogue integrating LGBTQ+ affirmation into Jewish liturgical practice. His rabbinical work bridges Orthodox Israeli traditions with contemporary progressive theology through Lab/Shul's services and programs. The congregation operates as a laboratory for reimagining Jewish ritual and community building in Manhattan. Coming from a prominent Israeli Orthodox family, Lau-Lavie focuses on interpreting classical Jewish texts and practices through frameworks of gender, sexuality, and social change. His theological writing and teaching examine the intersections between traditional observance and modern identity formation. His public speaking and published works address Jewish responses to Palestinian rights and territorial disputes. Lab/Shul's programming model combines ritual innovation with social justice advocacy and interfaith dialogue. Lau-Lavie develops curricula and leads workshops exploring Jewish ethics in relation to current geopolitical challenges. His institutional partnerships connect Jewish theological discourse with contemporary human rights and peace-building initiatives.