With 100 Maharat graduates in the field, we are especially proud of the achievements, impact, and reach of our global alumnae community. See what they are up to and how they are changing the Jewish community for the better below.
April 28, 2026
Three women, including Chachama Ya'ara Wiedman Samuel '25, made history by becoming the first to take Israel’s Chief Rabbinate exam, following a landmark High Court ruling that deemed their exclusion unlawful after years of legal challenges. On track to take the next exam is Rabbanit Sarah Segal-Katz '25, one of the original petitioners. She explains:...
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April 27, 2026
Women can now sit for Israel’s Rabbanut exams for the first time, a historic shift driven by a High Court ruling that deemed their exclusion unlawful and opened a key gateway to state-recognized religious leadership. Among the first stepping forward is Chochmat Yaara Wiedman Samuel '25, who finished the test today. This is a milestone...
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April 20, 2026
Join Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky as she studies two mishnas per day. You'll hear about how Rabba Aliza learned all of the six orders of the mishna with each of her children in advance of their bnai mitzvah, two mishnas at a time.
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March 31, 2026
This article from UNPACKED media features women rabbis that are building communities, writing books, hosting podcasts, and bringing Jewish ideas to new audiences in fresh ways.
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