Despite bad Kotel and conversion decisions, we must not burn bridges with Israel
Before we give ammunition to those who wish to separate Jews from Israel, let us keep a few things in mind.
Diaspora reacts to Kotel and conversion decisions
Canadian Jews across the denominational spectrum reacted with anger and frustration to two decisions by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government that will give the ultra-Orthodox more power over the Western Wall and conversions.
Your daily spiel for Tuesday, June 27
In today’s spiel: Bernie Sanders and his wife Jane have lawyered up for the investigation into Jane’s alleged bank fraud; young rabbi found dead in his bed at Satmar summer camp; HIAS and ADL decry Supreme Court decision.
The Kotel should not be the private playground of Orthodox Jews
The Israeli government took a historic step a few years ago. But like many other things in Israel, it has allowed the Orthodox fringe and some in Zionist religious circles to dictate policy.
Trump, family make private visit to Western Wall
President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to go to the holy site.
Your daily spiel for Tuesday, May 16
In today’s spiel: A very scary video about Jews made by Osama bin Laden’s son; Trump’s comments on the Western Wall quickly dismissed and an ancient rock star hangs out at the Kotel.
Israel’s Supreme Court rules in favour of women’s prayer at Kotel
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled in favor of women being allowed to read from the Torah in the women’s section at the Western Wall. It also declared that an egalitarian prayer near Robinson’s Arch doesn’t constitute access to the holy site.
Thousands mark fast of Tisha b’Av at Western Wall
Thousands of worshippers marked the fast of Tisha b’Av at the Western Wall.
Problems at the Kotel
Israel’s coalition government appears at odds with itself as to how to move forward regarding egalitarian prayer at the Kotel, writes Yoni Goldstein
Attempting to pray at Temple Mount, Jewish visitors beaten, ejected
Muslim worshippers attacked two Jewish men on the Temple Mount on Tuesday after the Jews bowed in prayer in violation of the visiting rules
