RCA Statement Regarding Religious Practices at Western Wall

Apr 18, 2013 --

The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading organization of Orthodox rabbis, commends the efforts of Natan Sharansky, Chairman of the Jewish Agency in Israel, and the coordination of his work with Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch, rabbi of the Western Wall, in developing ways to resolve the growing tensions over religious practices at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. This site has been the source of Jewish prayers and unity over the generations and we look forward to the restoration of the peace and sanctity that such a holy place deserves.

We recognize that the proposed compromise agreement calls for a significant change on the part of traditional Jews and their connection to the entire Wall. Nonetheless, we applaud the spirit of compromise on both sides that will allow all Jews to put aside a divisive issue and turn their energies to the protection and upbuilding of the Jewish State.

http://www.rabbis.org/news/article.cfm?id=105746


Best Regards,
RRW