Elul 25, 5776, 9/28/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 Petition calls to ban mixed prayers at the KotelPetition argues egalitarian prayer goes against 'local custom' defined by the Protection of Holy Places Law. Brazil 'regrets' UN vote denying Jewish Kotel tiesBrazilian Foreign Minister Jose Serra says his country will change its vote on UNESCO motion, which declared Jewish sites 'Muslim.' Reinforcements at Kotel after terror attackJerusalem police beef up security personnel on and around Temple Mount as the first Friday of Ramadan approaches. Jerusalem Day: Returning to the KotelThe story of that miraculous day in June 1967. 50 Holocaust survivors have a delayed Bar MitzvahIn a moving ceremony at the Kotel, 50 survivors denied their Bar or Bat Mitzvah by Nazis finally get the opportunity to do so. Florida official has belated bar mitzvah at KotelFlorida Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, candidate for Senate, recently 'came out' as Jewish. Petition to prevent 'Women’s Priestly Blessing'Petitioners ask High Court to stop 'offensive and insulting' Priestly Blessing ceremony to be performed by Women of the Wall. Sick children celebrate bar/bat mitzvahs at KotelKav Lachayim brings 22 sick children from around the country together for an emotional bar and bat mitzvah ceremony at the Kotel. Archaeologists warn 'Reform Kotel' erases historyIsraeli Archaeology Council writes to Netanyahu, Regev and Antiquities Authority, demanding plan for new prayer space be stopped. Gov has 3 months to come up with new Kotel planCourt tells government to present new plan within three months, refuses to give temporary injunction against Women of the Wall. Looking for new agreement with ReformAgriculture Minister Uri Ariel, Chief Rabbi David Lau discuss how to best oppose moves to officially recognize Reform, change Kotel status. Reform movement warns NetanyahuIn message to PM, Reform leaders demand Kotel decision remain, indicate compromise on mikvaot. Netanyahu promises to help 'quietly.' Women of the Wall break their promisesIn negotiations on new Reform Kotel prayer space Women of Wall promised AG not to smuggle in Torah scrolls - today they were at it again. Cabinet examines Kotel arrangements - 46 years ago1970 account shows Labor Ministers opposed Kotel partition even then. Experts: Kotel plan will be sorrow for generationsArchaeologists warn that government's plan to modify Kotel plaza would hurt Israel's cultural heritage, strategic assets. Rabbis on Kotel: Don't act without Chief RabbinateElders' Forum of National Religious Rabbis publishes statement on dividing Kotel, asking gov not to take unilateral steps. Netanyahu remains committed to changes in KotelPrime Minister reiterates commitment to a decision to create a new prayer space for Reform and Conservative Jews at the Kotel.Protesters to Relig Min: Don't give in to ReformDozens gather outside of Religious Affairs Minister David Azoulai's house with signs reading 'One Kotel - One People,' 'No to Reform money.' Chief Rabbinate criticizes Kotel RabbiChief Rabbinate Council implicitly criticizes Rabbi Rabinowitz for promoting the government’s outlined division of Kotel. Ex-Prime Minister's ruling on Kotel authorityIn discussion over authority transfer for new Reform prayer space, Chief Rabbi brings Levy Eshkol's words from after the Six Day War. 'Coalition should have collapsed on Reform Kotel'Ex-Minister Yishai slams haredi and religious parties for not saying 'no' to new prayer space, calls Reform 'disappearing Judaism.' Historic letter against Kotel divisionIn light of new Reform prayer space, letter from top rabbis in early 1970s published, revealing fierce opposition to division into sections. Non-Orthodox prayerWhat is the impact of the decision to allow egalitarian services at the Western Wall on Jewish tradition? Will Palestinians thwart Reform Kotel plaza?PA religious leadership strongly condemns planned new non-Orthodox prayer section at 'Muslim site,' calling it breach of international law. MK Ariel: Reform prayer attacks 'Jewish tradition'Ahead of cabinet vote on allowing egalitarian prayer services at Kotel, Uri Ariel says initiative will only spur 'conflict and division.' Jewish Home divided on Reform prayer at KotelUri Ariel blasts change to 'status quo' at Kotel while Bennett and Shaked appear primed to vote in favor of proposal to allow Reform prayer.Gov to acknowledge Reform movement for first timeGovernment expected to accept recommendations on Kotel: 'The Jewish Home should be raising a rumpus." Terror victim Naor Shalev celebrates Bar MitzvahTwo months after nearly losing his life in brutal Pisgat Ze'ev stabbing, Naor Shalev is called up to the Torah at the Kotel. Teen terror victim to light eighth candle at KotelNaor Shalev, critically injured in a stabbing in Pisgat Ze'ev, will light the final candle of Hanukkah in public Kotel ceremony. Kotel and 'Al-Aqsa' top Facebook’s ‘check-in' listBinyamin Netanyahu is 10th most talked about politician according to FacebookIsrael is a candle in the darknessPM Netanyahu lights first Hanukkah candle in Jerusalem, says Israel is fighting for its existence and independence. Kotel rabbi opposes women Hanukkah lightingAfter deputy state attorney calls to integrate women in state lighting ceremony, rabbi asks why special section not being used. Biggest Jewish event ever: 5 million to prayThis coming Sunday, group hopes to get five million people all over the world to say the 'Tikun Haklali' together. Cleric: The Western Wall belongs to the MuslimsPalestinian Arab claims Muslims are the legal owners of the Western Wall and no other person or entity are entitled to it.PA Drops UNESCO Kotel Bid - PartiallyPA backs down on claiming Kotel as a Muslim site, but is still trying to claim Cave of Machpelah and Rachel's Tomb.UNESCO Chief Blasts PA Attempt to Claim KotelDirector-General issues statement 'deploring' proposal, backed by Arab states, to claim Kotel as part of Al-Aqsa Mosque.Diaspora Jews Livid at PA Bid to Claim the KotelJewish leaders in the United States, Europe condemn proposal to claim Western Wall as Muslim site as 'an affront to Jews everywhere.' Lawmakers Urge Action over UNESCO Kotel ResolutionReps Nita Lowey and Ted Deutch ask ambassador to UNESCO to work to block the PA from claiming Kotel as its own. 'Arafat's Legacy of Lies Continues with Abbas'Foreign Ministry officials confirm to Arutz Sheva an active fight against the PA's push to claim the Kotel as their own.PA Tries to Claim Western Wall at UNESCOProposal, likely to pass due to Muslim majority, would have Kotel renamed Buraq Plaza and made part of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Watch: Visitors Not Deterred by Jerusalem ViolenceJewish worshipers at the Kotel this morning tell Arutz Sheva why last night's terrorist attacks only strengthened their resolve to come. Watch: Chief Rabbi Leads Prayer Rally at the KotelSephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef calls prayers to show defiance after stabbing attack, urges Jews to turn out at site in demand for security. Arab 'Screamers' Harass Officials Visiting KotelArab women wail at Jerusalem officials visiting the Western Wall through the Damascus Gate route. PA Media: Birkat Kohanim? Jewish 'Desecration'Forget the Temple Mount - Palestinian Press Agency says Western Wall is Muslim, Jewish Priestly Blessings 'desecrate' it. Thousands at Kotel for Birkat Kohanim, HakhelSecurity forces have reinforced the Old City since dawn as thousands expected to attend special ceremonies. Muslims Mob Terrified Jewish Children in JerusalemDifficult to watch: Children cry as Arab mobs target Jewish families on the way to the Kotel in Old City of Jerusalem over Sukkot.100,000 Attend Selichot at the KotelJews from across the religious and demographic spectrum gathered in Jerusalem for last penitentiary prayers before Yom Kippur. Watch: Selichot at the KotelHundreds at Selichot at the Western Wall in the presence of Chief Rabbi David Lau, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu of Tzfat, ministers and MKs. Jewish Home MK: Israelis Afraid to Visit the KotelArab terror preventing Israelis from coming to Western Wall to pray, says MK Smotrich - and something must be done.PA Claims 'Western Wall is Muslim'PA claims Temple Mount and Kotel as 'Muslim holy sites,' as PA mufti calls for 'physical' response to possible ban of Muslim rioting groups. Thousands at the Kotel for First Night of SelichotSights and sounds: Worshipers flock to Western Wall for first night of penitential prayers leading up to High Holy Days. Women of the Wall's Elul 'Secret Mission'Radical feminist activists successfully smuggle in Torah scroll, rams horns after police yield to their protestations. Watch: Torah Scroll Dedicated at Kotel to 3 TeensFather of slain teen tells Arutz Sheva about 'complicated' dedication event, says last summer's unity will overcome. Arabs Run 'Protection' Scheme for Kotel VisitorsJust like in old Chicago, Israelis visiting the Kotel have been forced in recent months to pay up, or risk damage to their cars, or persons. Questions to the Enemies of IsraelAn open letter with hard questions that need answering on the ground. Tisha B'Av - Destruction of the TempleTonight and tomorrow the Jewish people commemorate the destruction of the two Temples in Jerusalem. Journalist Blasts Hotovely Over Kotel VisitsJournalist Ben Caspit says that requiring foreign diplomats to visit the Kotel is like being forced to visit a church in New York. |
