Dr. Devorah Schoenfeld,

Kollel Class of '19

Maharat is where you notice that you have an ability in yourself that matches a need in the world.

Rabbanit Alissa

Thomas-Newborn, Class of '16

Maharat is where I was able to fuse my observant Orthodox self with this practical way of being a leader in the world.

Rabbi Dr. Erin Leib-Smokler

Kollel Class of '18

Director of Spiritual Development

Receiving semikha was an affirmation of a path long taken and the inauguration of one yet to unfold.