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The Women of the Wall. Photo: Danny Hochberg
June 13, 2023, 7:12 am
The conflict at the Kotel goes on
The women have been corralled to a corner of the women's section, far from the wall. They are approximately 60, and huddle together in a circle, both for safety and to hear each other sing.
By Danny Hochberg
Ultra-Orthodox youths interrupt a bar mitzvah ceremony at the egalitarian section of the Western Wall in June. Photo: Laura Ben-David
July 21, 2022, 12:23 pm
Lapid apologises to American boy
Lapid called the violent protests "outrageous" and said that every Jew should be able to pray as they see fit.
The Kotel plaza in Jerusalem.
July 14, 2022, 8:55 am
Action urged
'It is completely unacceptable that Jews cannot freely express their Jewish identity in the State of Israel.'
By Gareth Narunsky
Photo: Yaniv Berman, courtesy the Israel Antiquities Authority
October 20, 2017, 12:00 am
Fascinating Kotel find
In what they call a "thrilling" discovery, archaeologists have just unearthed a large section of the Western Wall that hasn't been seen in almost two millennia.
By Nathan Jeffay
The Western Wall is still divided in mens' and womens' sections.
July 6, 2017, 12:01 am
Bibi’s folly and Jewish unity
THE Israeli government apparently failed in its move to divide the Jewish people last week, writes Rabbi Fred Morgan.
ZFA president Danny Lamm.
July 2, 2017, 12:00 am
Local leaders condemn Netanyahu u-turn
THE Netanyahu government’s reversal of its plans for an egalitarian prayer space at the Kotel and its decision to retain the Orthodox rabbinate’s monopoly on conversions have drawn fire from Australian Jewish leaders.
By Peter Kohn
The Western Wall.
June 29, 2017, 9:36 am
Bibi blasted for ‘betraying’ Jewish unity
THE government in Jerusalem is being accused of sabotaging the Israel–Diaspora relationship, after it suspended plans for a grand mixed-gender prayer gallery at the Western Wall.
By Nathan Jeffay
Thousands of Israeli Left wing activists particiapted a rally in Rabin Square, Tel-Aviv, calling for talks with Palestinians and in support of the two states solution on May 27, 2017. Photo by Gili Yaari/Flash90
June 1, 2017, 12:01 am
A cause for celebration or mourning?
JUST three days after a concert at the Kotel to mark Yom Yerushalayim, another massive crowd gathered in Tel Aviv to mark the very same occasion. This time, angry speeches took the place of jubilant dancing.
Benjamin Netanyahu farewelling Donald Trump at Ben Gurion airport on Tuesday. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO
May 25, 2017, 12:01 am
Music to Bibi’s ears
DONALD Trump left Israel on Tuesday after a whirlwind trip in which he made history as the first sitting US President to visit the Kotel – and appearing optimistic that he can go down in history as the man who will make peace.
November 9, 2016, 1:49 pm
Clash over ‘Wall for all’ heats up
Israel should ignore the feelings of American Jews and break promises for a non-Orthodox prayer section at the Kotel.
A view of the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Photo: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty Images.
October 20, 2016, 12:00 am
Australia urged to protest UNESCO resolution
The Australian government has been urged to denounce a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) resolution that ignores Jewish ties to the Temple Mount and Kotel.
By Joshua Levi
The Western Wall in Jerusalem.
October 22, 2015, 12:00 am
UNESCO Western Wall resolution condemned
COMMUNAL leaders have slammed a resolution set to be considered this week by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) that designates the Kotel as a Muslim holy site.
Sarah Palin
March 21, 2011, 12:33 pm
Sarah Palin visits Western Wall
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