The Western Wall is a holy site for all Jews everywhere. It should reflect the true diversity of Jewish practice around the world. But by suspending, again, an egalitarian prayer space at the Kotel, the Bennett government is bowing to Israel’s most extreme voices, instead of standing up to them
As a proud Jew, and as the head of one of the oldest Jewish-American organizations, I make a point of coming to pray at the Kotel – the Western Wall – during my visits to Israel. It is one of the few places which allows me to reflect on my personal life and professional challenges, while being in the presence of a symbol of Jewish longing and Jewish continuity that has inspired our people for thousands of years.
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Source: Haaretz
URL: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israel-don-t-capitulate-to-the-extremists-let-all-jews-pray-at-the-kotel-1.10494455