The US Supreme Court judge was not known for her ritual observance, but spoke frequently about how Jewish values inspired her, and was active in Jewish causes and organizations

Justice's casket will be on public view Wednesday and Thursday, with burial scheduled for next week

Jewish US Supreme Court justice was 'a groundbreaking jurist and an inspiration to judges across the world,' says Esther Hayut

US president says Supreme Court pick should be confirmed before November election: 'We have plenty of time for that'

US Supreme Court justice was a hero to her generation, who understood the obstacles she grappled with, and idolized by younger Americans inspired by her achievements

In extraordinary televised plea, Democratic candidate calls on GOP lawmakers to 'let the people speak'; eyes turn toward Romney, Grassley, after Murkowski and Collins break ranks

Prime minister says after end of Rosh Hashanah holiday, 'I join the American people in mourning' US Supreme Court justice

A look at some of the late US Supreme Court justice's favorite tales to audiences

US president tells reporters it 'would certainly be appropriate' to select a female replacement for the late justice, vows to name nominee 'very soon'

Susan Collins becomes first GOP member of the US Senate to call for decision on Supreme Court nominee to be put off until after November 3