VIDEO:
What Rabbi Lau Told Obama
During his trip to Israel, President Barack Obama visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau had something personal to convey. Video
During his trip to Israel, President Barack Obama visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. Chief Rabbi Israel Meir Lau had something personal to convey. Video
Since this speech was made,Obama has givin more financial and Military aid to Israel than any U.S. president for Israel. The US and Israel military work together .Obama is the only Predident who has a Sedar every year in the White House.
What a wonderful way to make a point. A very important point. To the President. To the world a large. Thank you. Rabbi. Thank you.
Wonderful”
That’s it!Rabbi Lau is right.In the thirtees nobody wanted to know about the seriousness of the problem-Hitler became the Man of the World by Time magazine in 1934!
In 1945 the liberators could have liberated the camps much before…they did not.
And now?Similar indifference,vagueness…giving time to enemies for preparations.The attitude of int.comm.repeats itself.Even Netanjahu’s speech at UN is not enough to shake up the world.
what a wonderful speech i just hope obama knows what the rabbi is saying, Israel shouldn’t have to get on her knees and beg…i believe obama is the worst president for america and Israel..i just hope he does right by them..
praying for Peace worldwide, Rabbi Lau’s speech should be broadcast daily in every country so the truth be delivered.
My four words : “don’t count on him “and never forget :
“SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM”
Kol HaKavod, Rabbi Lau! Outstanding!
Let’s trust and be happy for powerful men such as these and trust that their words will be honored with full purpose of conscience. If the Rabbi speaks such kind words to President Obama, let us back him up and be so kind ourselves to the President. Can we pray for them all. They need our prayers.
Remarkable words from a great man. Are there any others out there?
Lau was perfect….
Obama will not forget it…even if he wants…!
My grandfather told me many stories about what happened during WW II: German people trampled the rights of poor Italian people, like they made in Holland, France, Poland, etc.
In 1943 U.S. Army started from the South of Italy liberating our Country from Germans. In April 1945 we were free!
We must always say THANKS AMERICA and we’ll never forget
what a great Rabi
well done,lets hope some of this Mr Obama will remember and will act on.
I MET FEW YEARS AGO RABBI LAU IN ST MORRITZ, SWITZERLAND, IS AN INCREDIBLE PERSON, VERY SMART PERSON WE ADMIRE HIM VERY MUCH!!!!
so well spoken and right. don’t be too late to help us
because it could mean world peace for all.
peace and love in the world elsie & geo. fisher
Thank you Rabbi Lau for your plea to Obama. Let us hope that the US will help the IDF destroy ALL the iranian nuke sites before it is too late! Nothing short of military destruction may stop the iranians from bringing about the next “final solution”.
Truth cannot by its nature be politically correct although the Rabbi managed to put it clearly most correctly….let us all hope that truth and clarity prevail, even in the most muddled brains.
I am continually amazed at the restraint, politeness and humility and understatedness with which men like Lau present their case, in light of the horrors they have seen and endured. I hate to say it, but like some others in the prior posts, I think the speech was wasted on the likes of Obama. He is a cool, calculating, narcissistic and driven politician with a heart of stone. Despite any religious sentiments he may express, it is all Machiavellian; the only God he truly worships is himself. He and his ilk are steadily moving the US in the direction of… Read more »
Omg wow what a amazing speech.
I was crying when the Rebai Lau spoke in such a beautiful English, and his words were spoken so nicely about such a terrible case, the 2nd World War, and God forbid in future not to be too late.
Wow what a speech, If obama isnt ashamed then Boy he really donesn have a heart….
Посмотрим была ли эта замечательная речь услышена!
Рэм.
Wow is a small written word, bu mayit plant it’s’ seed in Obama’s heart, as we pray for the peace of the midde east,, one always Israel, as God so clearly tells us,
Obama looked very uncomfortable. Then at one point he was moved, that was the tear. I don’t think he was happy at all to hear the last part, about not being too late. The speech was brilliant but ezreinu beshem Hashem, oseh shamayim va-aretz.
Sehr git gezukt. Very well said. I left the US to Israel because
of Obama. I just hope that man does not sell us down the drain.
I have been praying for the peace of Jerusalam and the rest of the world to become one with Israil.
I have been praying for the eace of Jerusalam as the word ask.
Now i know who to pray for thank you.
Well spoken and well thought out but i really wonder if it will make a difference – I still worry for Israel and the Jews.
A great Rabbi, a wonderful human being, let’s hope that President Obama will fulfill his pledge towards Isreal.
Rav Lau should be the next President of Israel. If not for anti-semitism, he would probably qualify for a Nobel Peace Prize or Secretary General of the UN. What a tzadik!
He is one of his kind. May God give him many healthy years to be around and say his wise words.
He is very humanistic and I like to hear him although I’m
Atheist . I think that all the religions are the ” malediction of the human kind ”
Rabbi
What a fantastic message delivered beautifully.
Thank you
Shouldn’t Netanyahu be the one to listen and take it to heart? Lau has said in the past that he can accept paths to peace for the region with Israel which essentially got the conservatives all up in arms, and Bibi continues to say he’ll work for peace but directs government as if in a constant state of war. Fear keeps conservatives in power in Israel, but that seems quite opposed to what the Rabbi was just offering.
We think Rabbi’s message was amazing.
A truly heart felt. speech. I hope that the president means what he promised
B
If ANYONE has the wherewithall, get the Rav’s speech on national media. All AMERICANS need to hear this plea. Make it known to the world. NEVER FORGET.
felicia kol hakovod rabbi lau. a heart and a mind to beloved and admired by us all.
Beautiful words, lets pray they didn’t fall on deaf ears!
A country’s favor for Israel is its guarantee of blessing. If Obama knows his Bible, he’ll heed Rabbi Lau’s plea.
More than President Obama must hear this eloquent and meaningful message.
In so few words this man said all that needed to be said. fantastic.
Brings tears to my eyes.
Obama is early in encouraging a second Holocaust that Muslims around the world are desiring in the Middle East although they deny that Holocaust in Europe ever happened. It is Qur’an and other Islamic teachings, which as a supremacist ideology similar to supremacist Nazi ideology, including a delusional Jew hatred which is the ROOT cause of terrorism and violence around the world. When Muslims stop teachings their children to hate the Jews and Christians, there will be a possibility for peace in the middle East. Everything else is a delusion based on Muslim lies and wishful thinking of the Jews.… Read more »
When will someone say , ” you can’t have peace until ALL sides respect and recognize each other.”
All Arabs must recognize and respect Israel.
Thank Hashem that this is happening and real
our rabbi was magnificent.his speech was inspiring–beautifull.yesterdayis our history,tomorrow is our future ,today our reality.i am proud to be a jew.
HOPE EVERY WORD “SUNK IN” AND OBAMA
GOT THE MESSAGE, AND HOPEFULLY DO SOMETHING
FOR JONATHON POLLARD.
RABBI LAU – THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF ALL FOR WHOM YOU SPEAK.
May the touching words of the Rabbi not only be heard by Pres. Obama but by the rest of the world. Never again, never again, never again!!!
R. Strauss
Eloquent and powerful speech. I hope Obama got the message overall, AND about not being too late for POLLARD.
As Sec.of State Kerry tries to undermine Israel by taking our land,Rabbi Lau clearly told our President,don’t let the Arabs steel another piece of our land through oil bribery..
Look what Obama’s policy has caused in the Middle East after his Cairo Speech.
.
It clearly gave the Arabs the green light..It allows the virus to spread.
G-d Bless Rabbi Lau .Zachor…
Rabbi Lau’s generous spirit and words of compassion give all of us hope that the good people of the world can persevere. The young boy at Buchenwald who said kaddish for his parents under the guidance of the American chaplain/rabbi would have made his parents proud as he has all of us. May his words continue to reach all of us and give us hope.
Beautiful words from the Rabbis’ heart and without notes.
The preceding comments suggest you see what you expect to see. I saw President Obama wipe a tear from his right eye. I think he heard and was moved.
Rabbi Lau always says words of wisdom. A true tzadik who survived and is a live example of עם ישראל חי. But he is so right: we need to CONTINUE to exist and this was his message to the president, in his own special and moving words and voice. יישר כוח, Rinat Newman
Wonderful Rabbi…I am just sorry you had to stand so close to obama
You articulated so eloquently your speech for our president and the other leaders. Im sure President Obama was moved by this message. Let’s hope we are not “too Late”
E Benjamin N. Canton, OH
Brilliant, i hope Barrack Obama will not forget this moment, and the people of Israel , God help.
Yes: “Not from slavery to freedom. From death to life.”
Let’s hope it was heard.
Great speech Rabi, it is one for the books
Great!
Brilliant! I only hope and pray that Barrack Hussien Obama is sincere and will remember not to be too late.l
The speech was beautiful. Will the president heed?
What happened to the promise of Yerusalim being the eternal capital of Israel if he gets re-elected?????
I have tears and my soul sings for the Rabbi’s words
I do not believe a word that any politician utters. They play to their audience, and soon forget their promises. Let us see deeds come to fruition and then we can judge. Remember, a leopard never changes its’ spots.
Hope he listens
It was nice to hear someone tell it to Pres. Obama who was there and experienced the horror of the concentration camps.
What a great thing Rabbi Lau has done!!
The Rabbi was so respectful to President Obama and his words were moving and true. President Obama is also a great man and POTUS.Clearly the Rabbi knows first hand that when you give respect then only can you also get it back.
great speach great person
43 years ago my husband and I chose Rabi Lau to perform our wedding Ceremony. He was always the best.
The TRUTH MATTERS, do not be ignoran.. Does The snake NEED to bíte you over and over to know hes a snake?
Never stop believing!!!! We are and will always be G-ds chosen people. We need to keep reminding the world that we will never let a holacaust happen again. Believe this to be TRUE!!!!!
G-d Willing……with The word of our president speaking for all America,,,,,,Isreal will never need again pray for our support and strenth.
NEVER AGAIN !!!!!
WE WILL FIGHT LIKE YOU WON’T BELIEVE.
NEVER AGAIN !!!!
what a man
I only hope Obama takes Rabbi Lau’s words to heart and does the right thing for Israel and the free world
I highly doubt if POTUS was moved, if he even was paying attention to what this Great Rabbi’s words of wisdom and sincerety were being said to him! DIK
Did the president hear the Rabbi
Wow, the message was clear and to the point. Very emotional moment. Wow
Very smart!!!
What a wonderful talk to the leader of the USA. Well put. Pity there aren’t others of his standing. Recommend him as candidate to the of next president of Israel
Israel
Education is the only way to move forward. Rabbi Lau is a fine example of a special human being. We have to hope that each day will bring us closer to being accepted to have the right to not only exist, but to flourish and take others who want a better life along with us. That we can be working non-stop to bring about technology, medical miracles and agricultural improvements is something that each Jew must be proud of and share with other. I am privileged to have worked and contributed in my small way for a decade in the… Read more »
Rabbi Lau is a blessing to all the world….
Let’s not be too late…I pray that President Obama’s heart was open and the words penetrated…
what a clever way to tie the events of the past to the needs of the present. Kol hakavod to Rabbi Lau.
kol hakavod rabbi lau, we are very proud of you.
First – Do good deeds, Love each breath and be thankful. Be vigilant and surround yourself with loving and trustworthy friends. This is the core. Shalom
Rabbi Lau had me riveted, and hopefully our President was also moved and “got the message”. Not everyday does one have a platform to express to the mighty your innermost thoughts.
NEVER AGAIN
I
hope nobody forget the yad vashem and holocaust museum is the best thing about the past
NEVER AGAIN !!!
great man great speech
we will overcome all the adversities that are upon us
But, also using the right words, at a time, when it is most needed, when anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe, the Iranians openly declarer they aim, to destroy Israel, Muslims teach they children in kindergarten, and at school to hate the Jews, in the name of Mohammed, so the climate is of an escalation of the Hamas, Hezbollah and Fatah leaders not willing to recognize Israel as a Jewish state , but declare openly that they are the owners of the land( not part but the hole lot) . I hope and pray that Rabbi Lau’s words touched… Read more »
Great message, but Israel should not depend on others to be there when needed, like the fateful mistake during wwII.
this speach must have worked. i ‘m sure that mr.obama will now have a better understanding of the functioning of the jews.
I AM SO FULL OF EMOTION I ONLY HOPE THAT WE OBTAIN PEACE – AMEN
EXCELENTE PRONUNCIAMENTO PARA O PRESIDENTE OBAMA. RABINO LAUS FALOU DE CORAÇAO.
Jews must learn to now hope for help but only DEPEND ON ONESELF.
A beautiful speech by a very special man. Too bad it was wasted on Obama who says one thing and does another.
i think this was the best speech anyone could give to the president of the united state so profound so clever i pray that obama will always remember these words told with emotion and good spirit by r lau may he live a long heallthy life amen
Very impressive, most of the promises do not take place so, let us all look for the light at the end of the tunnel
Rabbi Lua give a wonderful speech .thanks.
RABBI LUA give a wonderful speech thank you.
Beautiful speach to the wrong man.
I hope and pray that Pres. Obama listened to Rabbi Laueand will be there to support Israel and all jewish people
I am inclined to agree with #8. Rabbi Lau is a giant among men.We all love your book “out of the Depth”. May the soul of our beloved friend Rabbi Herschel Schacter rest in peace. I pray that Pres. Obama is TRUELY a friend as he keeps promising
What Rabbi Meir did not know when he made his speech was that Rabbi Schacter – the man he spoke of – had died a few days before on March 21, 2013. RIP.
I pray -President Obama received Rabbai Laue’s words
in the same way they where spoken.
REB LAU SPOKE BEAUTIFULLY. I HOPE THAT OBAMA WON’T BE TOO LATE.
Incredible speech by Rabbi, don’t be to late ! Thank you for opportunity to able to see and hear this fragment. Presedent Obama we hope you have got the point!
I thought Rabbi Lau’s speech was wonderful. However, the stupid look on Obama’s face says it all. He doesn’t get it. Never will.
I wonder who will explain to Obama the difference between the black slaves sold to US citizans and the well establish jews robbed of their dignity and life lfehood? The speach of the R is outstendind, col ha kavod?
Thank you very much,Rabbi Lau. Mr. President, please don’t be too late. The voice of Hashem is upon the waters: EL of Glory.(Tehilim29:3) And a river went out of Eden to water the garden. (Beresheet 2:10) Sincerely yours, Süleyman Doğu from Turkey
Both my parents were survivors and grew up in Piotrkov Trybunalski. I am so proud to have met this amazing man!
From the great heart of a great rabbi, a great reminder and a hope for a peaceful future.
FROM THE REBBES MOUTH TO GODS EARS.
unbeleivable. VERY IMPORTANT FOR
ALL THE WORLD TO
A convergence of cultures for peace, compassion and positive action appears to be forming — Rev Lau speaking the pathway, new pope back to grass roots, reconstructionist Jews exploring new ways to promote core values…. Here is hope.
What a great Rabbi Lau !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets hope that inspired speech does not fall on deaf ears
Americans are always late. It takes time to figure out who is going to win. President Roosevelt declined the offer to trade European Jews for coffee and soap. Do not ever forget it.
Rabbi Lau inspired and amazed me with his concise well thought out words. An amazing speech that can only do good.
Yes Mr. President. You have to keep in mind what Rabbi has emphasized…
Israel must and will live forever. This is essential not only for Jews but whole countries in the world.
Powerful and to the point . Thank you , Rabbi Lau .
I wish you had implored G-d “first”for his protection and then asked America not to come ” too late ” .
Hashem shomer Yisrael . M’Makom acher yishlah shlomav .
Any outcoming result depends from the ears of the listener(s) rather than the lips of the speaker.
I hope,not only Mr.Obama,but the whole world will get rid of the prejudices against jews in a near future.
This speach comes from the heart of the Rabby.A wonderfull message contends ,who will understand.
So amazing! So very amazing!
He expressed to President Obama and to the world the need for peace so all people can survive and have safe uncomplicated lives. He was eloquent and went to the main point. Let his words ring true. Magnificent!
Pray for peace
How can one say so much in so little words….eloquently stated.
Rabbi Lau , i hope , represents all us.
SHALOM
were all human, including the palestinians,,to take sides and say gods on our side, is to deamonize and dehumanize the others.
No wonder he was saved. What a man, what a speech. Very powerful
very touching!
You made me cry and so proud to be a Jew. Yeshar koach.
I hope and pray that the whole world will listen to you.
I know Rabbi Lau. He is incredible and certainly one of the few Lamad Vuvnikes in the world. Kol Hakavod Rabbi!!! You touched everyone’s hearts and minds.
excellent speech
proud to be Jewish
How beatifully said. Not only for the Jews of the world, but for the world itself.
I can understand and forgive the American`s for coming Late,,
Bravo Rabbi ,From one polish Sabra to you;)) you could not say it better for All of us.
most moving speech I ever heard
Magnificent few words, that said so much by such a great man
I salute our President. Israel has been getting a free ride. It should be as kind and as responsive to the Palestinians as it expects the rest of the world to be to it.
Rabbi Lau was beautiful in what he said and how he said it!
I am not much into politics because it wins you nothing but trouble, but I will say that this was remarkable. Others should learn.
YES! RABBI LAU SHOULD BE THE NEXT LEADER OF
ISRAEL!!!!!!
What an inspiring speach. It brought tears to my eyes. Let us hope that President will keep his promise to bring peace to Israel.
I hope Oboma took that seriously.
wow, i was blown away by this wonderful Rabbi. I hope Obama takes his words to heart!!
What a brilliant man…to sum up all that needs to be said in four words…”Don’t be too late”.
Touching and eloquent. I hope Obama takes to heart what he heard.
כל מילה נוספת מיותרת
One more word is one too many
Moshereu
משה
I was truly moved by the Rabbi’s speach. Presidant Obama seemed very touched as well.I have great hope for the future.
Rabbi. May your word not return void.
I pray that the USA pray for the Shalom of all Israel
I pray Obama took this to his heart, and will be a real and true friend to Israel.
WE CAN HOPE AND PRAY THAT THIS WILL HELP.
I have never been so proud to be Jewish as I am at this moment !
Mazeltov Rabbi, Good Yon Tov !
AESOME and straight from the heartof GOD ALMIGHTY
May the Rabbi’s words stay with Obama to continue America’s support for Israel.
I pray also not too late
What a kidush Hashem. Hope it left some kind of impression on Obama
is it any wonder that the Rebbe gave Rabbi Lau so much time at dollars
Great job Rabbi! May Mr. Obama remember those words.
Great words of wisdom from a great man!
I hope the President takes to heart what he heard: DON”T be too late…………
These words of Rav Lau has resonated with my spirit, I can only Hope, these words have resonated with Mr Obama. Beautiful Words!!!
Let’s hope The American Pres. Takes heed.
Razor sharp as usual, Rav Lau is a dignified statesman on top of all his other qualities. A remarkable individual! Brilliant!
I love his voice.
This is what the American president should be hearing !!!!
i think barak got the message. but R lau was amazing! It takes a lot of guts to say what he said!
full credit to r’ lau for using the oppurtunity… and i htink he did a good job… sharp to the point…
the best candidate for the next President of Israel
So emotional I am crying
After such a brilliant and moving speech (did Obama wipe a tear?) he ended in asking for help to bring peace. Unfortunately, that word means different things to the speaker and to the President. Had Rabbi Lau only said, that now, just as in the forties, there is a nation openly stating a goal of our annihilation. “Please, Mr. President, don’t be too late.”
sharp sharp sharp
let’s hope that it accomplished something.
!!!!!!!!!!!
He spoke beautifully!
kol hakavod Rav Lau!!!
you are the best!!!!!
Wow
WOW such an amazing well thought out speach from Rabbi Lau,What a giant of a man!