Supreme Court Judge

1st Arab Supreme Court justice

Salim Joubran dead at 76

Joubran made history as the first Arab citizen of Israel to be appointed as a permanent justice on the Supreme Court, where he served from 20003-2017.

The Israeli Supreme Court in 1993

A look at "The Supreme Court of Israel: A Safeguard of the Rule of Law." by Shoshana Netanyahu, 1993. Op-ed.

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Hypocrisy unmasked: The Supreme Court's "reasonableness" clause

The "extreme unreasonableness doctrine" under the British Mandate morphed into the personal opinion of a judge. How it happened. Op-ed.

Can you define Woman? Supreme Court nominee can't

Judge Jackson, do you really need a biologist for this…the most basic question and answer since Adam and Eve? Op-ed.

Former Supreme Court Judge Tzvi Tal passes away at 94

Judge Tal was highly critical of judicial overreach. Tal Commission regulating entry of haredim into IDF bears his name.

Justice Nixes Early Release for Terrorist Killer

Justice rules that ‘good behavior’ is not enough, notes that PA is unlikely to enforce terrorist’s parole.

Supreme Court: Jailing Illegal Infiltrators ‘Unconstitutional’

Supreme Court rules anti-illegal entry law ‘unconstitutional’; state has 90 days to free illegal immigrant prisoners.

Will Court Forbid Jailing Illegal Infiltrators?

Supreme Court announces upcoming verdict on whether Israel can continue to jail, deport illegal immigrants charged with criminal offenses.

Court Proposes Compromise on Hareidi Enlistment

High Court proposes compromise as group files suit over delay in hareidi enlistment.

'The Master of Jewish Jurisprudence'

Shaarei Mishpat College mourns the passing of its founder and first dean. Photos from the judge's funeral.

Retired Justice Menachem Elon Dies at 90

Former Supreme Court justice Menachem Elon was an ordained rabbi, expert in Jewish civil law.

New Likudnik Prof Blasts 'Austro-Hungarian Elite'

Prof. Shlomo Maoz, who hopes to be a Likud MK, says Ashkenazim control Supreme Court, academia.

The Fading Left and Israel's Flourishing Democracy

Former Supreme Court Judge Miriam Ben-Porat Dies, 94

Former Supreme Court Judge and State Comptroller, Professor Miriam Ben-Porat, passed away Thursday at age 94.