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Ultra-Orthodox minister hails freezing Western Wall plan as blow to Reform Jews
Health Minister Yaakov Litzman of the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party praises the cabinet decision to freeze the government-approved plan for pluralistic prayer pavilion at the Western Wall as a blow to the legitimacy of Reform Judaism.
“This decision sends a clear message to the entire world that Reform Judaism has no access to or recognition at the Western Wall,” he says in a statement.
“I thank the rabbi of the Western Wall, Shmuel Rabinowitz, and the chief rabbis of Israel. In their merit we were able to sanctify God’s name,” Litzman adds.
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