The public struggle of "Women of the Wall" to pray at the Western Wall is perceived by most Jewish Americans as a basic expression of human rights, while for most Israelis, "much ado about nothing. "On the inherent differences, read "Where Rock Star Anat Hoffman Turns Raging Feminist": Times of Israel article with Prof. Golinkin interview.

Prof. David Golinkin's recent responsa on the Western Wall "Is the Entire Kotel Plaza Really a Synagogue?" suggests a concrete plan to alleviate the tensions found at Judaism's most holy site.