Egalitarian prayer section at the Western Wall
Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial
With already strained Jewish unity, a recent Knesset vote sends a message that Israel is prepared to legislate one stream of Judaism’s authority over a site that carries meaning for all.
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Minister Hanegbi vows egalitarian prayer site at Kotel 'will be beautiful'
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan added that "agreements reached in good faith must be honored."
Journalist wants to sue Kotel rabbi over segregation during Pence visit
On a podium erected for the journalists, the women were required to stand behind the men. The women finally removed a tarp and stood on chairs so they could see over their male colleagues.
High Court demands update on upgrades to Western Wall egalitarian section
Women of the Wall’s prayer services for the New Moon have been the subject of severe harassment by Orthodox protestors, including the mass use of whistles, shrieking, cursing and physical violence.
High Court asks progressive groups tough questions in Western Wall hearing
“You don’t need the legislature to tell you it's the Western Wall, it is the Western Wall. Everything we’re talking about is symbolic. Even if it’s not recognized in law, it is the Western Wall."
Against the wall
The debacle surrounding the Kotel reflects the degree to which Netanyahu’s ruling party, the Likud, is beholden to the special interest parties of his coalition, especially the Haredim.
Expanded seven-judge panel to hear Western Wall petitions
The progressive Jewish movements and the Women of the Wall organization have petitioned the court.
Watch: Israel Conservative movement slams Netanyahu over Western Wall comments
A video created by Israel Masorti (Conservative) Movement accuses Netanyahu of using 'alternative facts' when discussing the Western Wall.
Time to end Netanyahu's political cowardice: Enact the Kotel compromise
“Peace” involves respecting fellow Jews, not just reconciling with enemies.
Poll: Majority support pluralistic prayer at Kotel
But survey of Jewish-Israelis shows near split on acceptance of women reading from the Torah
Progressive Jewish leaders blast 'mixed-sex space' at Kotel, call for real solution
The rift over the future of the egalitarian prayer section at the Western Wall continues to deepen.
