As you may have seen in the news, there has been recent activity regarding plans to provide space at the Kotel (Western Wall) where non-Orthodox Jews can worship according to their own customs. The Reform Movement, including WRJ, has supported the Sharansky Plan and continues to advocate for its implementation. Below is a public statement issued recently by the Reform Movement, including WRJ, in response to these recent events. We will keep you apprised of further developments.
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