Decision raises standard for employers refusing to give workers a Sabbath day off to a 'substantial' hardship, putting 'real teeth into the law,' says AJC legal officer
Finance minister tells Citibank executives 'noise' over overhaul will 'settle down'; discusses banning grandchildren of Jews from immigrating to Israel in meeting with ZOA's Klein
Some mainstream organizations express outrage over deadly riot against Palestinians, refrain from direct criticism of government; Orthodox Union urges 'clear and strong leadership'
Orthodox Union-7th Day Adventist brief argues that minority faiths not marking Sabbath on Sunday are likelier to face discrimination since that's the preferred day to accommodate
Currently being trialed, device enables command center to notify congregants of possible threat, without worshipers touching electronics generally forbidden on Shabbat
Justices say Maine's denial of funds to religious schools is unconstitutional; Orthodox Union hails decision as a win 'for religious liberty and parental choice in education'
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