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Tag: Litigation

0 Antisemitism Politics

ADL enlists major law firms to launch pro bono network for antisemitism cases

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 29 Oct

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has launched a nationwide pro bono legal network to assist victims of antisemitism, partnering with over 40 major law firms to offer legal services.

0 Politics Israel

Supreme Court allows US terrorism victims to sue Palestinian entities

Grace Gilson in JTA · 30 Jun

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a 2019 law allowing American victims of terrorism to sue Palestinian entities such as the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority in U.S. courts.

0 Education Gender/Identity

A groundbreaking agreement for LGBTQ Orthodox Jews collapsed after 50 days. What happened?

Louis Keene in Forward · 18 Jun

The brief existence of an LGBTQ club at Yeshiva University highlights the ongoing struggle to reconcile Jewish law (halacha) with inclusivity for LGBTQ individuals within Orthodox Judaism.

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New York’s New Untouchables

Sapir · 1 Aug 2023

The author reflects on the discrimination faced by Orthodox Jews in New York City.

0 Politics Ethics

After filing suit, Ben & Jerry's now wants to mediate dispute with Unilever over Israeli operations

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 18 Jul 2022

Ben & Jerry's is seeking mediation with its parent company, Unilever, regarding the sale of its Israeli operations to a company that intends to distribute the ice cream in the West Bank, a contentious move following Ben & Jerry's decision to cease sales in the area, citing alignment with its social values.

0 Politics Communities

Was Qatar Behind the Hack of Shmuley Boteach?

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 6 Nov 2018

Qatar's attempts to influence the American Jewish community and U.S. policymakers through lobbying and hacking activities, as detailed in a lawsuit by Elliott Broidy, involved individuals like Nick Muzin and Joey Allaham.