Tag Archive: Western Wall

Ensuring Equality for Women at the Western Wall

Judge prevents security officers from carrying out discriminatory searches against women at the Western Wall.

Reform Movement Launches Western Wall Ad Campaign

Netanyahu’s reversal on the Western Wall agreement will not be the last word.

The Fight for Western Wall Egalitarian Prayer and Against the Conversion Law

Two major affronts to religious freedom occurred in Israel on the same day last month.

Reform Movement Holds Egalitarian Ceremony at the Kotel

IRAC and others are able to carry in a Torah scroll to the Western Wall plaza and conduct services.

At the Helm of the Israeli Movement for Women’s Rights

Lesley Sachs, Executive Director of Women of the Wall, is ready to confront the challenges that women face in Israel.

New Report Exposes Inequality in Jerusalem “Holy Place” Designations

An organization of archeologists warns that not a single non-Jewish site is officially recognized by the Israeli government as a “holy place.”

Women of the Wall to Hold Historic Service at Western Wall

The Western Wall’s first all-women priestly blessing will cap a recent string of victories for religious freedom.

Western Wall Rabbi Apologizes to Woman Wearing Kippa by Kotel

Following demands by Women of the Wall, the Western Wall Rabbi has issued an apology to a woman barred entry from the Kotel for wearing a kippa.