Informational Resources Concerning Recent Desecration at the Egalitarian Kotel
We’ve gathered here links that provide a comprehensive overview and understanding of the recent disturbing activities on Tisha B’Av at the Egalitarian Kotel and the response of clergy, professional and lay leaders. Most resources are in English, some are translated from Hebrew and some in Hebrew. We hope you’ll find this informative and will inspire you to share this page and take actions for a more inclusive and egalitarian Israel. (Click on any link in blue to see the material and check back at this Resources Page as we will be updating it regularly.)
News Articles
Times of Israel: Orthodox activists disrupt Tisha B’Av prayer at Western Wall pluralistic plaza
Bill authorizing egalitarian prayer at Kotel proposed by coalition MK
Extremist Orthodox activists take over Western Wall egalitarian section
Fixing relations with the diaspora requires saving the Kotel
What comes next for Masorti Judaism, Opinion by Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, USCJ
Responses from Individuals & Organizations
Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel
Yair Lapid, Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister
Rakefet Ginsberg, CEO and Executive Director of the Masorti Movement
Yizhar Hess, Vice Chairman of WZO
Ronald S. Lauder, President, World Jewish Congress
Statement of UJA-Federation of New York
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ
Statement of Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations
Statement of Rabbinical Council of America – RCA
From Minister Nachan Shai via Yizhar Hess’s Facebook