American Jews really care about pluralism. But it’s not just about pluralism.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — The Great Jewish Revolt of 2017. The Bar Kotel Rebellion. The Diaspora Strikes Back. Whatever you call it, last week’s clash…
Western Wall prayer
Suspension of Western Wall deal leaves Jewish leaders feeling betrayed
By Ben Sales (JTA) — They’ve tried strongly worded statements. They’ve tried private meetings with the prime minister. They’ve tried negotiations, protest and prayer. But…
Decaying relations with Diaspora yield bold words in Israel, but little action
By Andrew Tobin JERUSALEM (JTA) – Israeli politicians rushed to condemn their government’s decision Sunday to freeze a plan promoting pluralistic prayer at the Western Wall….
Western Wall prayer fight ends with historic compromise
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — Israel’s government on Sunday January 31, approved a compromise to expand the non-Orthodox Jewish prayer section of the Western…