The Fractured Plaza: The Halachic Status of the Kotel

"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.We analyze the Halakhic status of the Western Wall through the lens of traditional authority. We examine the legal definition of the Wall as a Beit Knesset and the theological implications of state-sanctioned mixed prayer. This session explores the delicate balance between public outreach and the preservation of Torah integrity, asking if the pursuit of inclusivity can coexist with the absolute sanctity of the "Palace of the King."