Clashes Erupt at Western Wall During Rosh Chodesh Prayers
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
A man dressed as a woman entered the women's section at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Monday, leading to a police intervention and a disturbance during Rosh Chodesh prayers. The organization Women of the Wall held their monthly service amidst protests, and attempts to bring ritual items into the women's section drew criticism. MK Avi Maoz called for legislation to maintain the site's status quo, while protesters demonstrated outside the CEO's home.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A man dressed as a woman entered the women's section at the Western Wall, causing a disturbance and requiring police removal.
- Women of the Wall held their monthly prayer service, facing protests and police presence.
- Attempts to bring ritual items and a Torah scroll into the women's section drew criticism.
- MK Avi Maoz called for legislation to preserve the Western Wall's traditional status quo.
- Protesters demonstrated outside the CEO of Women of the Wall's home, blocking her exit.
- Police dispersed a protest outside the CEO's home due to noise complaints.
A disturbance occurred at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Monday morning during Rosh Chodesh (the new month) prayers, as a man dressed as a woman entered the women's section, causing a commotion among worshippers. Police removed the individual from the site. The monthly prayer service by the organization Women of the Wall proceeded as usual, accompanied by protests against them and police intervention. According to law enforcement and witnesses, the prayer service also involved attempts to bring ritual items and a Torah scroll into the area, contrary to established customs at the Western Wall. This action drew sharp criticism from worshippers and public figures present.
Member of Knesset Avi Maoz (Noam) attended the site and criticized the group's actions, calling for the expedited passage of the Western Wall Law to legally solidify the status quo and customs of the holy site. Simultaneously, a protest took place outside the public space. A group of protesters from the Breslov Hasidic sect gathered early Monday morning near the Jerusalem home of Yochi Rappaport, CEO of Women of the Wall. The protesters blocked her exit and demonstrated against the monthly events at the Western Wall. Police were dispatched to the scene to disperse the gathering following complaints from neighbors about noise and disturbances.
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