8:03
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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)
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)
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)
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)
52:15
Learn about the interesting lawsuits against terrorists and terror connected entities that have taken place in American Courts.
Series: National Conference of Jewish Lawyers 2016
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
41:10
Alyza Lewin (10)
55:10
Even before the Supreme Court s decision granting same-sex couples a constitutional right to wed, legal scholars have been trying to determine how such a ruling might affect religious institutions. The First Amendment to the U.S
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
1:15:45
Series: National Conference of Jewish Lawyers 2015
Alyza Lewin (10)
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)
20:18
How far should governments go in their quest to free innocent hostages? In this session, experts debate this question in the context of the Israeli decision to free terror convicts to gain the freedom of Gilad Shalit. Would you support the motion that the Shalit deal was the right move? This session took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Dan Arbell (2)
54:55
Protecting our country from suicidal religious fanatics who target civilians as they go about their daily life is a daunting task. Add to it the restrictions placed by respecting civil liberties and presuming innocence, and we seem particularly vulnerable to another September 11. Our esteemed panel will discuss this conflict from the American Law, Jewish Law and ethical perspectives
Michael Mukasey (4)
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)
41:21
Alyza Lewin and her father, Nathan Lewin are both attorneys who have worked together on numerous cases defending Jewish rights. This fascinating interview explores how their knowledge of Jewish law and tradition as well as their idealistic drive to help Jews in need moved them to get involved and succeed in defending the rights of Jews
Alyza Lewin (10)
49:25
A 2014 U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting chaplains to open legislative sessions with a prayer set the legal world on fire. Was it a victory for religious freedom or a blow to the Establishment Clause? The law aside, what ethics underlie this gripping debate? Two of America’s leading constitutional scholars make their case
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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)
9:07
Throughout his legal career Mr. Nathan Lewin has been an advocate for the Jewish people, arguing in innumerable cases about religious freedom, some before the supreme court. At the JLI National Jewish Retreat, August 2013 he was presented with the Jewish Peoplehood Award. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Series: National Jewish Retreat Awards
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
56:29
From yarmulkas in the military to public menorah displays, civil liberties attorney Nathan Lewin has argued some of America’s most famous First Amendment cases. In this session he revisits his past victories to examine their impact on the Jewish community and the state of religious freedom in America today. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
9:34
Step inside the Rebbe’s private room as we join Mr. Nathan Lewin, as he reflects on his personal encounters with the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Learn the inside story of the famous “Chabad Library Case,” from the Rebbe’s legal counsel.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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)
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)
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)
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)
57:29
Step inside the Rebbe’s private room as we join Mr. Nathan Lewin, as he reflects on his personal encounters with the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Learn the inside story of the famous “Chabad Library Case,” from the Rebbe’s legal counsel. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)