Tag Archive: Israel’s Supreme Court
Israel Moves to Cancel Mandate-Era Law Limiting Press Freedoms
The ordinance has blocked the establishment of dozens of newspapers in the past decade alone.
High Court Rules Converts to Judaism Can Stay in Israel
Two sisters from Peru struggle to prove their religion to the Jewish State.
Women of the Wall to Hold Historic Service at Western Wall
The Western Wall’s first all-women priestly blessing will cap a recent string of victories for religious freedom.
Taking Back the Mikvah
Shatil is fighting back against a bill that would restrict women’s use of ritual baths.
Ritual Baths Declared Open for all Conversions
A Supreme Court ruling guarantees that a crucial state-funded religious service is open to all Jews.
Groundbreaking Court Ruling on Rabbinical Courts
Legal advocacy breaks another glass ceiling as the High Court rules that women cannot be barred from serving as directors of rabbinical courts.
Nearly 1,200 Asylum Seekers Freed from Holot
Following August’s Supreme Court ruling, 1,178 asylum seekers were released from the Holot Detention facility in the Negev.
Let There be Light!
After forty years, schools in two Bedouin villages will finally be connected to the power grid.
Supreme Court Orders Hundreds Freed from Holot Detention Center
Last week, for the third time, the Supreme Court revised its ruling on the legality of the so-called “Infiltration Prevention Law.”
Supreme Court Protects Freedom of Speech from Political Attacks
In a ruling against the extremist Im Tirtzu group, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the critical importance of freedom of speech and expression.