Supreme Court
View of the Supreme Court Building, with the Knesset building visible in the background (israeltourism - flickr.com/photos/visitisrael/6180275423)
July 26, 2023, 11:02 am
Long-overdue judicial reform process finally underway
The court will lose its authority to overturn legislation on the discretionary basis of what it deems to be acceptable or proper.
By Alex Traiman
The Knesset has voted for changes to how the Supreme Court can make decisions. (Photo by Chris Yunker / Wikimedia Commons)
July 26, 2023, 10:58 am
Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul victory spells a tragic, disastrous defeat for Israel
The “reasonableness” law — backed by all 64 coalition members, while the 56 opposition MKs boycotted the final vote — is significant in and of itself.
By David Horovitz
The U.S. Supreme Court overruled university affirmative action policies in June 2023. (Joe Daniel Price/Getty Images)
June 30, 2023, 4:43 pm
Jewish quotas were at the heart of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas each raised the Jewish quotas in separate concurrences.
By Ron Kampeas
The Supreme Court on June 30, 2022 (Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States)
June 29, 2023, 3:46 pm
Supreme Court ruling in Sabbath accommodation case has ‘far-reaching’ consequences for observant Jews
"Not every belief or practice can be accommodated, but experience has shown that with some effort and goodwill, most can."
By Ron Kampeas
(Image by Ekaterina Bolovtsova via Pexels)
February 22, 2023, 4:34 pm
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Arkansas state law prohibiting contractors from boycotting Israel
The decision was celebrated by pro-Israel groups including the American Jewish Committee and the Brandeis Center For Human Rights Under Law.
By Andrew Lapin
Then Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett speaks at the White House after President Donald Trump’s announcement that he has nominated her to succeed the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sept. 26, 2020. (Screenshot via JNS)
January 17, 2023, 2:39 pm
U.S. Supreme Court to hear case on Sabbath observance
The appellant, a postal worker, says he was forced from his job.
By Mike Wagenheim
Editor Toby Tabachnick's Hoosier Girls/ American Legion Auxiliary sweatshirt. Photo by Toby Tabachnick.
July 13, 2022, 4:37 pm
The pressure to pray
Being singled out as different by the adults in charge was extremely uncomfortable.
By Toby Tabachnick
Supreme Court by Glenn Beltz, courtesy of flickr.com.
July 6, 2022, 11:50 am
Massacre on the Fourth of July
It should come as no surprise that a minority of Americans profess faith in the Supreme Court — a historic low of 25% in a recent Gallup poll.
By Dan Perry
Demonstrators gather downtown on March 3 for an event organized by Tracy Baton, director of Women's March Pittsburgh. NCJW Pittsburgh was a community partner. Photo courtesy of Mark Dixon
June 29, 2022, 12:06 pm
The fight isn’t over
Jews like me are profoundly aware that reproductive rights are inextricably bound with religious freedom.
By Eleanor Levie
Supreme Court by Glenn Beltz, courtesy of flickr.com.
June 29, 2022, 12:01 pm
I’m glad Coach Kennedy can pray at the 50-yard line
The most memorable parts of school are not the curriculum, but demonstrations of character
By Laura E. Adkins
Former Bremerton High School assistant football coach Joe Kennedy answers questions after his legal case, Kennedy vs. Bremerton School District, was argued before the Supreme Court, April 25, 2022. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
June 27, 2022, 5:28 pm
Supreme Court decision on coach’s prayer throws doubt on a 30-year-old victory for a Jewish family
A "significant change in how we approach prayer in public schools."
By Ron Kampeas
Hundreds gathered Saturday for a Havdalah organized by the National Council of Jewish Women one day after the Supreme Court struck down Roe vs. Wade. Photo by Kimberly Rullo.
June 27, 2022, 3:54 pm
‘After Roe’: NCJW hosts community event in response to Supreme Court decision
“I am grateful to NCJW for creating the ritual and encouraging us to gather during this time of tremendous anger and deep sadness.”
By David Rullo
Abortion rights activists react outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., Jun. 24, 2022. (Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
June 24, 2022, 2:00 pm
‘After Shabbat, we will act’: American Jews gear up for wave of post-Roe activism
Most American Jews back abortion access, and Jewish groups have already taken steps to counter the decision after the draft decision was leaked.
By Ron Kampeas
Stephen Breyer in his office in Washington, D.C., August 2021. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
June 23, 2022, 11:26 am
Justice Breyer: Supreme Court ruling could lead to broad public funding of religious schools
The Orthodox Union filed a brief on behalf of the parents, and the Anti-Defamation League filed a friend of the court brief favoring the state.
By Ron Kampeas
Supreme Court by Glenn Beltz, courtesy of flickr.com.
May 24, 2022, 10:55 am
When it comes to abortion, Judaism takes a nuanced approach
No uniting Jewish doctrine exists about the medical procedure.
By David Rullo
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