Erin Auerbach

Erin Auerbach is a writer with master’s degrees in theater and journalism. A former staffer at a daily newspaper, she is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Bakersfield College in California.

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Judy Sheindlin smiling to camera while sitting on grey prop stairs in purple suit and heels in front of grey backdrop

Judith Sheindlin

For two and half decades, former New York family court Judge Judith Sheindlin has riveted daytime viewers, racked up awards, and sold thousands of books to people hungry for the tough love of a tough Jewish mother. Millions of viewers who watch Judge Judy every day are treated to many Yiddish words and wisdom the jurist uses on a parade of deserving participants who enter her TV studio courtroom.

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