Marc Karlinsky
By Marc Karlinsky
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News Why the striking down of Cuomo’s rules on synagogue services signals a new era on the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court blocked government restrictions on houses of worship imposed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a late night ruling Wednesday. Deciding two cases at once — one brought by Agudath Israel, an umbrella organization representing and advocating for haredi Orthodox Jews, and one brought by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn —…
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News The Orthodox case against Cuomo’s COVID-19 rules is getting stronger — because of his own remarks
An organization representing ultra-Orthodox Jews is asking the highest court in the land to block New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 restrictions on worship — and to do it in time for Shabbat on Nov. 20. Agudath Israel of America has been trying to overturn Cuomo’s rules in the courts for more than a month…
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News Explained: Why Orthodox are cheering Supreme Court’s Espinoza v. Montana ruling
A narrow U.S Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday could open the door for government funding of religious education across the country. While that’s a cause for celebration in some Jewish communities looking to alleviate the high cost of operating schools, other Jewish organizations say the ruling erodes the longstanding separation between church and state. The…
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