30 Years Since Goldman v. Weinberger, the “Yarmulkes in the Military” Case

On March 25, 1986, the Supreme Court of the United States decided Goldman v. Weinberger, 475 U.S. 503 (1986).  Simcha Goldman, an ordained rabbi an Orthodox Jew, was serving in the United States Air Force.  Goldman wore a yarmulke, a head covering required of observant Jews at all times.  An Air Force regulation, however, stated […]

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