Soloveichik elected vice chair of US Commission on International Religious Freedom The rabbi was appointed in 2024 to a two-year term by Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell. Feb. 12, 2025
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik appointed to US religious freedom commission The rabbi of the oldest U.S. congregation “brings a wealth of knowledge on religious freedom issues,” the commision vice chair said. July 18, 2024
26 states support Supreme Court case for synagogue-denied holiday ad “The transit authority brazenly targeted religious speech as the object of its discrimination,” stated Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. July 9, 2024
Secular coercion and double standards For the Israeli left, gender segregation in the public sphere is only kosher for Muslims and the “sisterhood.” Ruthie Blum June 17, 2024
US delegation cuts short Saudi trip after rabbi asked to remove kippah Rabbi Abraham Cooper, chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, refused the demand. March 12, 2024
‘We the People’ begin to speak In the Israel the left seeks to create, Judaism will be no more than a kitschy accessory. Caroline B. Glick Oct. 3, 2023
New Jersey Supreme Court: Religious schools have right to ‘teachers who follow their faith’ “This decision is a victory for all religious schools in the state of New Jersey, but it is especially important for Orthodox Jews,” stated Eric Rassbach of the nonprofit firm Becket. Aug. 14, 2023
In its 30th year, Religious Freedom Restoration Act no longer enjoys near-unanimous support The statute “reminds us that religious liberty is a civil liberty that once was valued by all Americans,” said Douglas Laycock, a University of Virginia law professor. Bradley Martin July 21, 2023
Biden appoints former Jewish Federation president to religious freedom commission An experienced community leader will join the group dedicated to globally promoting a fundamental human right. July 18, 2023
