Egalitarian prayer section at the Western Wall
Rabbi warns proposed Kotel bill could criminalize egalitarian prayer
Thirteen years ago, on the morning of Rosh Chodesh Adar, Rabbi Elyse Goldstein was detained at the Kotel after joining a group praying with Women of the Wall in the women’s section.
Should control of the Western Wall be delegated to one sect of Judaism over another? - editorial
Israel must advance permits for egalitarian Western Wall plaza, High Court orders
Western Wall compromise: Israel's High Court to hold hearing
Western Wall deal: Women of the Wall reinforce presence with prayer
In the past, violent acts have been taken against the group for their egalitarian stance on prayer in the historic and religiously-significant site.
Religious parties form joint campaign to fight government
Shas and United Torah Judaism will not be joining a right-wing rally planned for Tuesday in Tel Aviv by Likud and the Religious Zionist Party.
Rabbis Kanievsky and Edelstein denounce Western Wall agreement
They called on the community “to do everything to prevent this disgrace to the holy place” and to intensify their prayer and Torah study to prevent “this desecration of God’s name.”
Plurality of Israelis support Kotel agreement - poll
47% of the general public support the agreement, with 32% opposed, and 21% having no opinion.
MK Gilad Kariv, stop pushing your Kotel agenda - opinion
No matter how many times Women of the Wall flout their feminist agenda, this group of 30-40 women is nothing but a front for the political aspirations of the Israeli Reform movement.
Western Wall clashes expected after Netanyahu's retweet against pluralistic prayer
Violence is now likely, particularly from Orthodox protesters, at the holy site in the wake of Deri’s comments and Netanyahu’s support.
The Western Wall agreement must be implemented - opinion
Recent events and those that are expected prove once again that it is necessary to implement the Kotel agreement – the sooner the better.
Bennett, senior minister support Kotel agreement - Diaspora Min.
Shai has already submitted a government resolution to the cabinet to implement the 2016 Western Wall agreement.
Repair work conducted on egalitarian prayer section of Western Wall
The repairs were authorized by officials in the Prime Minister’s Office, including a safety consultant, in order to ensure that the site meets safety regulations.
MK Mossi Raz calls for review of Western Wall management
Meretz MK Mossi Raz has submitted a motion to the agenda in the Knesset to review the management of the Western Wall after a report highlighted problems with Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz's administration.
