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51:58
Battling for Menorahs in American Courts (51:58)
Attorney Nathan Lewin will review the multi-year history of litigation over menorahs displayed by Chabad in public plazas. From Chabad's victories in the Supreme Court with the Pittsburgh menorah to its victories before the US Court of Appeals in Cincinnati and Atlanta. Mr
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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1:00:06
Highlights of 50 Years of Supreme Court Arguments (1:00:06)
Nathan Lewin will reflect on his vast experience in prominent arguments before the US Supreme Court, including significant cases that affect Jewish life in America. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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55:22
Will This Supreme Court Revive the Free Exercise of Religion Clause of the First Amendment? (55:22)
During Nathan Lewin’s storied legal career, he has emerged as one of the leading experts in First Amendment Civil Liberties. In this session he will give an overview of the status of the Free Exercise of Religion Clause and the prospects for change. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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50:40
The Zivotofsky Case and Divine Providence (50:40)
How a U.S. Supreme Court case about passports paved the way for President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem and the Golan Heights. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Alyza Lewin (10)
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53:07
The Public Menorah in American Courts (53:07)
Noted civil liberties lawyer Mr. Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow Menorahs to be lit in public spaces.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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52:14
Achievement in Jewish Life - 5 Women, 5 Voices (52:14)
Witness our differences melt away as five diverse high powered women from different walks of life share their individual challenges and achievements, take us behind the scenes for a peek into their personal and professional stratosphere, share their vision for Jewish continuity, and celebrate their Jewish womanhood in tandem with a dynamic moderator
Alyza Lewin (10)
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59:51
Behind the Scenes of the Zivotofsky Case (59:51)
Hear firsthand from the father-daughter legal team that represented Menachem Zivotofsky, an American citizen born in Jerusalem, caught in the middle of a constitutional, separation-of-powers dispute. Alyza and Nathan Lewin fought for 12 years to enforce a congressional law that declares Jerusalem part of Israel taking it all the way to the US Supreme Court
Alyza Lewin (10)
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48:55
For G-d and Country (48:55)
When President George W. Bush nominated Michael B. Mukasey to be the 81st Attorney General of the United States, it was not a responsibility that the Orthodox Mukasey took lightly. How was Mukasey, as attorney general and as a federal judge before that, shaped by his deeply held Jewish beliefs and ideas? This session took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Michael Mukasey (4)
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22:40
"Zivotofsky v. Kerry" (22:40)
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Alyza Lewin (10)
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51:44
The Separation of Synagogue and State (51:44)
Does Jewish law have its own version of the First Amendment? Does Judaism legislate itself out of the public square? Would it dare challenge this most American of values? Explore the Torah’s perspective of one of today’s most polarizing issues: the clash between religion and government. This session was featured at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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58:46
Personal Encounters: An Interview with Nat Lewin (58:46)
After graduating magna cum laude from Harvard University, attorney Nathan Lewin went on to fight some of America’s most famous cases in twenty-seven appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court. In a fascinating interview with Altie Karper, editorial director of Schocken Books, Nathan Lewin reflects on his battles to uphold the First Amendment and civil liberties.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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38:33
Being Jewish at Harvard in the 50's (38:33)
Nat Lewin is one of the top lawyers in the country. He has done extensive work in his field, and in particular will share with us some of his background dealing with 1st amendment issues. He will also paint us a picture of his time at Harvard Law in the 1950’s, and describe the highlights and lowlights of his experiences being Jewish on campus
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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32:42
Landmark Cases in American Courts: The Yarmulke (32:42)
Noted civil liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow american soldier's to wear Yarmulkes during their services.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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17:09
Landmark Cases in American Courts: Judaism and the First Ammendment (17:09)
Noted civil-liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin in an examination of famous American court cases that have impacted the Jewish community. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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22:55
Landmark Cases in American Courts: The Public Menorah (22:55)
Noted civil liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow menorahs to be lit in public spaces.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)