kotel

Western Wall compromise: Israel's High Court to hold hearing

This is the first hearing taking place on the issue in the past two years and the first during this government. 

28/02/2023

Reform rabbis hold prayers at Kotel, Noam Party activists protest in egal. section

Chaos broke out across the Kotel as Women of the Wall held prayer services in the main plaza and Noam Party activists took over the egalitarian section.

22/02/2023

Underwear at the Western Wall: Two wrongs don't make a right - opinion

The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, looked at the role of the Jewish people and said that we are taught to fight darkness with light. This is how we will solve our issues.

What’s behind the exaggerated proposed Kotel legislation?

A new Western Wall bill proposed by Shas could see visitors who dress “not modestly” face a six-month prison sentence.

10/02/2023

Original Women of the Wall: Fighting for women to pray at the Kotel

While some consider women’s group prayer proscribed in Jewish law, Original Women of the Wall demonstrates that with respect and tolerance, all Jewish women can practice according to their custom.

By CHERYL BIRKNER MACK
23/01/2023
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