Local Jewish Judges
This Jewish American Judge recently sang the Jewish National Anthem at the Holocaust Remembrance Day event.
Who is Judge Stephanie Zaro?
This holiday is 8 days long and celebrates the miracle of the Jews triumphing over the Syrian/Greek empire as well as the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days.
What is Chanukah?
The current highest ranking Jewish American Woman in NYS Court Administration.
Who is DCAJ Deborah Kaplan?
He writes the Chanukah songs about famous Jews and is a famous actor/comedian himself who plays in the movie Grown Ups.
Who is Adam Sandler?
This small circular skullcap is worn by Jewish men as a sign of their religious faith.
What is a yarmulka/kippah?
This Jewish American Judge is the Chairperson of the Queens Brandeis Association.
Who is Judge Gia Morris?
This holiday we eat matzah to celebrate our freedom from slavery in Egypt.
What is Passover?
First Hasidic Woman New York State Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Justice Rachel Freier?
This young girl kept a diary documenting her life in hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust. She died in Auschwitz concentration camp.
Who is Anne Frank?
This small case contains a parchment scroll with torah passages and is attached to the doorposts of Jewish homes.
What is a mezuzah?
This Jewish American Judge has a side hustle working in the Jewish little league.
Who is Justice David Kirschner?
This holiday the Jewish people dress up in costumes and give out candy in celebration of being saved from the evil Haman.
What is Purim?
First woman to serve as Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals from March 23, 1993 to December 31, 2008.
Who is Judge Judith Kaye?
This woman serves as the Queens County District Attorney from 2020 - current.
Who is D.A. Melinda Katz?
This Jewish American businessman launched "The Facebook" in 2004.
Who is Mark Zuckerberg?
This retired Supreme Court Justice served more than 40 years in public service and is most notable as the best emcee at Brandeis events.
Who is Justice Jeremy Weinstein?
This holiday we hear the shofar blown and eat apples and honey in hopes of a sweet New Year.
What is Rosh Hashana?
Served as New York State's Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Court Operations and Planning (2003-2009).
Who is Judge Judy Kluger?
A successful author and poet whose words, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free" are displayed on the Statute of Liberty.
Who is Emma Lazarus?
This Jewish American man was the first Jewish U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Who is Justice Louis Brandeis?
This Jewish American Judge served in Operation Desert Storm and played football in college.
Who is Justice Scott Dunn?
A Jewish religious ritual and family celebration commemorating the religious adulthood of a boy on his 13th birthday.
What is a Bar mitzvah?
The first Jewish woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
This was one of the most famous scientists in modern history. He came up with the theory of relativity and needed a good haircut.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This Jewish composer wrote "God Bless America" in 1918.
Who is Irving Berlin?