Women of the Wall bring Torah scroll into women's section; protest erupts, one arrested

Members of the Women of the Wall group brought a Torah scroll into the women's section of the Western Wall, in violation of the site's regulations, sparking a protest by other worshippers who shouted 'bushah' (shame). Police arrested one protester, according to Channel 14.

The incident occurred at the Western Wall, a site administered by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation. The Women of the Wall group, which advocates for egalitarian prayer, has frequently clashed with Orthodox worshippers and site authorities over the right to bring Torah scrolls into the women's section. According to Channel 14, one protester was arrested.

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1. 1 hour ago · 09:56 · 15 JulLatest

   Women of the Wall brought a Torah scroll; one protester arrested.

2. 08:51 · 15 Jul

   Police removed disruptors who surrounded and harassed the worshippers.

3. 08:25 · 15 Jul

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