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Orthodox schoolgirls bussed in to shout down women praying at Western Wall

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Published: 4 March 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Over 1,000 religious girls bussed to Western Wall to overpower feminist activists' prayer - Judy Maltz – Haaretz 28.02.17
Extreme right-wing organisation Liba brought the Orthodox girls, many from high schools affiliated with the national religious Bnei Akiva movement, to drown out the monthly prayer service of Women at the Wall. Includes video [1:40]

We are women - hear us pray – Emma S. Jacobs – The Times of Israel 28.02.17

Why do you care how I pray? – Mathilda Wise – Jewish Women of Words 01.03.17

And see: One year on and Western Wall compromise still not implemented January 31, 2017

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