Government Approbations
Municipal Leaders
Binyamin Elcharar
Director of Bat Yam Rabbanut
"In my years of public service I have yet to meet another organization with the level of professionalism of Lahav, yet at the same time has such heart, feeling and warmth….we have already seen in our city a great increase in the amount of women using the mikvah which is a direct result of the work of Lahav."
Shlomo "Shami" Parvar
Director of Ashkelon Rabbanut
"I am very thankful to have heard about the work of Lahav in other cities and meet with Reb Akiva to ask him to open a center in our city. We feel blessed and lucky to have Lahav operating in Ashkelon and making such a positive impact on the young couples and really for all the residents."
Local Rabbinical Leaders
HaRav Simcha HaCohen Kook
Chief Rabbi of Rechovot
"It is known to us from "up close" the important work of this valuable organization Lahav…Baruch Hashem, we have seen great results and it is known to us many families that have “strengthened” greatly as a result of their activities…we bless them on their initiative and turn to our brothers to help them continue and expand their work…."