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Forgotten history

Recent controversies shed light on an interesting background of conflicts over prayer at Judaism’s holy site.

Jews praying at Kotel 1917 black and white 370
Jews praying at Kotel 1917 black and white 370
(photo credit: Library of Congress)
BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
MAY 23, 2013 13:38
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