Tag: Yeshivat Maharat

Rabbi Miriam Lorie's graduation from Yeshivat Maharat and her leadership at Kehillat Nashira in Borehamwood mark a significant moment for British Jewry, as Orthodox female rabbis are making strides in leading communities despite some resistance from traditional Jewish law and the Chief Rabbi.
Rabbi Miriam Lorie is set to become the first female Orthodox rabbi in the UK, marking a decade of progress for Orthodox women in leadership roles.
Amidst recent protests at Columbia University and rising antisemitism, the importance of Jewish identity and pride is highlighted.
The Hadassah Foundation focuses on advancing gender equity in the United States and Israel, supporting organizations that promote women's rights and address critical issues faced by women, such as the aftermath of terror attacks and wartime needs.
This article discusses the increasing opportunities for women to study Torah and the impact it is having on Jewish communities.
The podcast episode discusses recent kosher controversies, such as non-Orthodox certification, disruptive behaviors at kosher establishments, and scandals involving individuals with kosher certifications.
Advances in technology and growing interest among women have led to an uptick in women studying Talmud.
Leah Sarna, a student at Yeshivat Maharat, discusses the controversy surrounding female ordination in Orthodox Judaism and shares her future role at an Orthodox congregation in Chicago.
In this symposium on gender roles in Orthodox Judaism, Leah Sarna raises the hypothetical scenario of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik being born a woman and how this highlights the limitations faced by talented women in Torah study and leadership roles within Orthodox communities.
The Orthodox Union has recently adopted a policy prohibiting women from serving as clergy in its member congregations across the United States, prohibiting them from holding titles such as rabbi or performing clergy functions.
Avi Weiss, a prominent Orthodox rabbi known for his revolutionary activism, broke away from Yeshiva University in 1999 to establish Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, promoting Open Orthodoxy with a focus on women's involvement and denominational inclusivity.