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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, first Jewish woman to serve on Supreme Court, dies at 87

A fierce jurist known for her outsized presence and outspokenness, Ginsburg was a tireless advocate for gender equality who often cited her Jewish values.

By Sarah Wildman September 18, 2020 8:04 pm

Herman Wouk, legendary author who brought Judaism into the mainstream, dies at 103

Perhaps more than any other writer, Wouk’s work embodied the new postwar possibilities for modern American Jews.

May 17, 2019 1:32 pm

A Chabad House in Maryland is set to be demolished, but it’s fighting back

Neighbors in Towson had sued, saying the house was violating zoning laws by claiming to be a residential building.

November 29, 2018 4:35 pm

CNN fires commentator Marc Lamont Hill, who called for a ‘free Palestine from the river to the sea’

By Marcy Oster November 29, 2018 4:13 pm

Ideas

There is no religious excuse for not vaccinating your kids

By Alan Kadish and Edward C. Halperin November 29, 2018 3:25 pm

Reform movement’s Kutz Camp, incubator for teen leaders, is shutting down

November 29, 2018 12:16 pm

Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress

November 29, 2018 10:30 am

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert talk about their favorite Bible characters

By Ben Sales November 29, 2018 9:51 am

Jewish Americans sue Airbnb over plan to remove listings in West Bank settlements

November 29, 2018 8:53 am

300-pound menorah stolen from Boston-area synagogue and later recovered

November 29, 2018 8:24 am

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