President Rivlin Rejects Azaria’s Pardon Saying It Would Degrade IDF’s Resilience

The values of the Israel Defense Forces, and among them the Purity of our Weapons, are the core foundation of the strength of the Israel Defense Forces.

Haredi Sect Blames Zionists, Persecution, for Seized Children

The Canadian Lev Tahor cult of about 200 is headed by convicted felon Shlomo Helbrans, an Israeli returnee who left Israel with his followers in 1990.

NY Shearith Israel Wins $7 million Silver Pomegranate Case Against Newport’s Touro Synagogue

Advantage Shearith Israel, in the ongoing court battles between the oldest congregation in NY City and America, and Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, the oldest synagogue building in America.

Israel’s High Court of Justice Votes to Partially Demolish Home of Esther Horgen’s Killer

Horgen, 52 and the mother of six children, was killed in late December by Muhammad Cabha after going for a power walk in a forest near her home in Tel Menashe in Northern Samaria.

Israeli Company Sued over Cruelty to Kosher Slaughtered Animals

A group of consumers headed by a Haredi woman is looking to sue Tnuva for consumer anguish.

Muslim Man Denied German Citizenship for Refusing to Shake Hands with a Woman

The court went all Luther-crazy on the poor man, whose religious constraint was no different than that of many Orthodox Jews.

Police Converging on Ofra as 9 Homes Evacuation Begins

According to the IDF Spokesperson, the Kfir family is posing the greatest problem for security forces.

It’ll Be a 6-3 Court for a While Now: High School Football Coach Wins...

Expect these exchanges between the 3 Jewish liberals and 6 Catholic conservatives to persist.

Pres. Reuven Rivlin to Review Katzav Request for Clemecy

Pres. Reuven Rivlin faces a difficult choice in the days ahead, when he must decide on clemency for Moshe Katzav.

Report: Shaked Refusing to Appoint Anti-Settlements Justice as Supreme Court President

Shaked is not ready to commit to the new appointment which, in Hayut's case, would undermine the central agenda of Habayit Hayehudi.

Death of US Supreme Court Justice Scalia Throws Match into Already Inflamed Election

Both top Senate Republicans have already announced that the next president - not Obama - should get to pick Scalia's replacement.

Israeli Volleyball Judge Indicted for Attempting to Murder the Competition

Is Hollywood having a negative effect on our everyday lives? You be the judge.

French, Canadian, Israeli, UN Officials Demand Justice for Sarah Halimi as World Anti-Semitism Raging

Renowned French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy said that the Sarah Halimi case “is a symptom of the depth of French society’s denial of antisemitism."

IRS Pummeled by Court for Suggesting OK to Discriminate Against Pro-Israel Group

The Court queried: 'Is it really the government's position that the IRS can discriminate against its citizens?'

High Court Decision Reignites Arab-Jewish Housing Tensions

When the auctions were unsealed, it turned out the winners were all Arabs, despite the fact that a large number of Jewish residents had participated.

Katsav Stays Put

Former banker Eti Alon was granted early release after having served more than 14 years.

Jerusalem Court Rules Jews Can Recite ‘Shema Yisrael’ and Bow on Temple Mount

Justice Tzion Sharai: "It is not possible to say that bowing and reciting Shema constitutes a reasonable suspicion of conduct that might lead to a breach of peace."

Former President Trump Arrested in Atlanta, Mugshot and All

Later, at 4:38 AM, Former President Trump returned to Twitter (a.k.a. X).

German Court Bans Muezzin Loudspeakers

No one should be coerced into any particular faith, the plaintiffs' attorney argued, suggesting the muezzin call is asserting an Islamic exclusive representation at the expense of other religions.

Jury Awards Damages to Jewish Attorney Fired After Requesting Time Off for High Holy...

The jury found the Kimberly Edelstein's First Amendment rights were violated by her former employer, Judge Greg S. Stephens.

Gee Thanks, Israeli High Court Permits Demolition of Jerusalem Bomber’s Home

Both bombs were placed at busy bus stops and detonated during the morning rush hour of November 22.

Court Compels YU to Recognize Gay Club

All the way back in 1970, Rav Yosef Ber Soloveitchik called on Yeshiva University to reverse its “non-sectarian” trend.

Supermodel Bar Refaeli’s Mother Granted Early Release

In their plea deal, Tzipi was sentenced to 16 months in prison and Bar to nine months of community service.

With Court’s OK, Netanyahu Again Fails to Act Against Illegal Arab Outpost of Khan...

In 2018, the Israeli government announced its intention to complete the evacuation and relocation of the illegal outpost, the flagship of the Palestinian Authority’s systematic program of territorial dominance in Area C.

Prison Terms to Arab Lawyers Who Connected Security Prisoners to Hamas

While awaiting her trial and then sentencing, Shireen Issawi became the darling of international anti-Israeli groups.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Texas Anti-BDS Law

Judge Pitman said "the statute threatens 'to suppress unpopular ideas' [and] manipulate the public debate through coercion rather than persuasion,'" concluding: "This the First Amendment does not allow."

Chief Rabbi Lau: Newborn IVF Girl Belongs to Birth Mother

Rabbi Lau acknowledged that there are contrary halakhic opinions.

Tasered Settler Boaz Albert to Return Home

Even after suffering shocks from a Taser gun, he refused to sign on the administrative order.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry: No Entry for Former Peruvian President Toledo

The US said it would not stop former Pres. Toledo from boarding the plane.

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