Tag: Robinson’s Arch
First Temple Beka Weight Unearthed in Jerusalem Sifting Project
The weight, which dates back to the First Temple period, was found in archaeological soil originating from the foot of Robinson's Arch at the Western Wall, just north of the City of David.
Quietly, Netanyahu Approves Renovations of Kotel Mixed Prayer Plaza
All we need now are actual Reform and Conservative Jews to show up once the plaza is renovated.
Archaeologist Suing to Remove Kotel ‘Egalitarian’ Platform over Damage to Artifacts
Should the platform not be dismantled, the magnificent Robinson's Arch archaeological site would be destroyed, making "its very exposure a source of eternal lamentations."
Work Begins on Egalitarian Plaza at Western Wall
Work is currently being carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority, which has been contracted to establish the foundation for the new plaza.
Ahead of Decisive High Court Debate, Non-Orthodox Movements Demand Share in Running Western Wall
The members of the Conservative, Reform, Women of the Wall, and other non-Orthodox groups tell the high court that, as is always the case in real estate, they can no longer accept the devaluation of their share in the ancient relic on account of reduced exposure to street traffic, or, you guessed it: location, location, location.
Religious Zionist, US Orthodox Rabbis Support Cancellation of Western Wall ‘Deal’
"We must not submit to those who vocally and shrilly disrupt the unity of the Jewish people through threats and political coercion."
Bennett Apologizes to American Jews Over Western Wall ‘Misinformation’
“The Jews of the U.S. are welcomed and loved. They are our brothers. But mistakes were made regarding timing and the way things were done."
Haredi Coalition Partners’ Kotel Compromise Also Tacit Recognition of Reform, Conservative
The deadline for government's response to the high court's order is next Sunday.
Analysis: Jerusalem Chief Rabbi’s ‘Protest Prayer’ May Be Just What Reform Campaign Needed
The Bennett solution resolves the conflict in a peaceful way, which is not something the Reform and Conservative movements want.
Reform and Conservative Jews Upset over Plans for Robinson’s Arch
The Women of the Wall still have an uphill fight ahead of themselves.
Women of the Wall Protesting Bennett’s High Holidays Plan
"Today this affects Women of the Wall but tomorrow it will affect every Israeli and Jew around the world…."
Archaeologists Find 2,000-Year-Old Evidence of Siege in Jerusalem
History records the siege of Jerusalem 2,000 years ago, but archaeologists never have found evidence of the famine that plagued Jews – until now.
The Sharansky Option
Public protests of the expansion of the Robinson's Arch area for egalitarian prayer would only generate more enmity.
Paratroopers to Join Women of the Wall in Rosh Chodesh Prayers (Update)
The law prohibits "religious ceremony not according to local custom."