Israeli supreme court

Eliyahu can run for chief rabbi, Israeli Supreme Court rules

Israel’s Supreme Court will allow Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, who has made derogatory statements about Arabs and homosexuals, to run for the post of Sephardi chief rabbi.

July 23, 2013 5:41 am

Relaunch probe of protest where American was hurt, court orders Israeli army

Responding to a petition, Israel’s Supreme Court ordered the Israel Defense Forces to reopen an investigation surrounding a head injury sustained by a U.S. citizen at a West Bank protest.

July 10, 2013 11:42 am

On rabbinic equality, non-Orthodox leaders are hopeful but wary

Israel’s intention to finally fund non-Orthodox rabbis is potentially a watershed moment, but Reform and Conservative leaders remain skeptical that true equality is on the way.

June 3, 2013 3:15 pm