Miriam Naor
Judge and President of Israel’s Supreme Court, whose work in major cases helped shape Israeli law and public justice
Miriam Naor (October 26, 1947–January 24, 2022) was one of the prominent figures in Israeli law. Her judicial work, particularly in high-profile cases, placed her at the center of important discussions about responsibility, justice, and the functioning of the state’s institutions. From 2015 to 2017, she served as President of Israel’s Supreme Court, leading the country’s highest judicial institution.
Judicial work in cases of public importance
Naor earned broad recognition for her work in Israeli law. Among the cases associated with her career was the 1983 bank shares manipulation trial, a matter of considerable public and economic significance. Her involvement in such a case illustrates the role of law in addressing issues that affect not only the immediate parties, but also public confidence and the broader sense of fairness in public life.
Her work on high-profile cases connected individual judicial decisions with wider questions of institutional responsibility and the rule of law. In this way, Naor contributed to the continuing effort to sustain a judicial system capable of examining complex issues and resolving them within a legal framework.
President of the Supreme Court
From 2015 to 2017, Naor led the Supreme Court. Her presidency represented the culmination of a professional path that had brought her to the center of Israel’s judicial life, while placing her in a position of broad public responsibility at a time when the Supreme Court was a central institution in the life of the country.
Her role as president extended beyond decisions in individual cases. It included leading the highest judicial institution and carrying responsibility for its public authority. Through this office, Naor became part of Israel’s institutional history and of the continuing story of Israeli law.
Why this legacy belongs in Moreshet
Miriam Naor merits inclusion in the archive because of her substantial contribution to Israeli law and her leadership of the Supreme Court. Her work on major public cases, including the 1983 bank shares manipulation trial, and her service as president from 2015 to 2017 place her among the figures whose careers shaped Israel’s understanding of justice, responsibility, and the rule of law.
Remembering her through Moreshet and Moreshet.com gives readers context about a person who worked at the heart of Israel’s public institutions. Her legacy lies not only in the offices she held, but also in the enduring importance of a strong and responsible judiciary to Israeli society.
