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President Rivlin Swears in New Supreme Court Chief Justice Esther Hayut

By JNi.Media

Justice Hayut's reputation as a jurist far outshines Naor's.

Jewish / Politics / Government / The Courts / News Briefs / The Knesset

Justice Minister Shaked Issues Manifesto on Jewish Democracy, Based on the Teachings of Chief Justice Barak

By JNi.Media

Alongside the need to restrain the legislator, Shaked sees a dire need to restrain Israel's expansionist Judiciary.

Haredim & Hassidim / Politics / Government / The Courts / News Briefs / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judaism

Likely Compromise Found in Coalition Rift over Reform, Conservative Mikvahs

By JNi.Media

Last week, a Knesset committee debated a bill proposed by two ultra-Orthodox coalition partners determining that use of public mikvahs will be conducted strictly according to halakha.

News Briefs

Asher Grunis Appointed Supreme Court President

By Shalom Bear

Asher Grunis, who nearly missed his chance to be named Supreme Court President due to his age, was named today as the replacement for retiring president Dorit Beinisch.