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misses the argu-
ment that
American Jews
should have no
say in what
occurs at the
Western Wall.
He argues that
Should women be
Israel is the
permitted
to chant
homeland for all
while
praying
in the
Jews.
women's
section
at the
President of
Western
Wall?
the Michigan
Board of Rabbis,
Give your opinion on
he said he feels
JN Online at
www.detroit
strongly that
jewishnews.com
non-Orthodox
Jews should be
allowed to pray at the Kotel in the way
in which they are comfortable. This past
summer, Rabbi Nevins was a leader on
the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Detroit-sponsored Teen Mission to
Israel. As the teens approached the Wall,
some could not pray like they were
accustomed.
"Instead of finding joy, they had a very
angry experience at the Kotel. This is a
moment of great anticipation. It is a
spiritual highlight in their lives, but the
reality is that it is very uncomfortable for
them," said Rabbi Nevins.
"The children felt robbed."
The struggle for the Wall appeared to
have ended when the high court verdict
was rendered in May. Now, with the
court deliberating again, neither side is
particularly hopeful of the outcome.
Members of ICWOW wondered
aloud whether they not only had the
emotional strength, but also the financial
means to continue the fight. Meanwhile,
Rabbi Shafran is not confident the deci-
sion will be overturned. He said he fears
a continuation of the court's decision
will cause the "Balkanization" of the
Wall.
"It won't stop there," he said, referring
to WOW'S right to pray at the Wall.
"There are other groups who want to
be a part of the fun. Humanistic Jews,
Hebrew Christians — all asserting their
own rights as Jews. You will end up with
Jews for Jesus holding up a cross and
praying in their own little section.
"It is a slippery slope and if we fall
down it, the Kotel will be split up into a
lot of little kotelim. It will be a terrible
symbol."
"This Wall was built when we shared
one place of prayer and felt God's pres-
ence in our midst," Rabbi Nevins said,
echoing the sentiments of all others
interviewed for this story.
He then added: "I really want to de-
politicize this piece of our heritage and
share it."

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