Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, a Canadian Conservative rabbi, has expressed serious concerns regarding proposed legislation in the Knesset that could criminalize egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall. Goldstein, who was detained in 2013 for praying with Women of the Wall, argues that the bill threatens to undermine the rights of non-Orthodox Jews. Currently, the Western Wall has separate sections for men and women, alongside an egalitarian section managed by non-Orthodox groups since 2016. The new legislation aims to place the entire complex under the authority of the Chief Rabbinate, which would restrict religious services to Orthodox practices. Goldstein warns that this could alienate millions of Conservative and Reform Jews who support Israel, emphasizing that the bill may hinder her ability to pray freely at the site. She encourages supporters of egalitarian prayer to oppose the legislation through a petition, noting that even if the bill does not pass soon, its advancement could lead to quicker action in the future.