At Maharat, we value the unique and diverse community of Orthodox female leadership. Creating Revava: Alumnae & Torah Leader Network was the important next step in better supporting and engaging the growing alumnae community and similar female leaders.
Revava is open to any person identifying as female whose conduct is in keeping with the standards of Orthodox Judaism and upon whom semikha or equivalency is welcome to apply for membership benefits. All membership inquiries are reviewed carefully and acceptance into Revava is not guaranteed. The membership year runs July 1- June 30.
Revava aims to:
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Foster a culture of rabbis who hold themselves to the highest standards of behavior regarding issues of religious leadership and power
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Operate in the interests of maintaining the association as a space for discussion and support
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Improve the credibility of Revava participants through the below practices and policies and rabbinic standards
Requirements to join:
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Maharat Alumnae are automatically verified for membership in their first year as an alumna
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Maharat semikha or equivalent learning (transcript, resume and/or CV submission requested with application)
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All materials are reviewed by the acceptance committee
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All participants, if not Maharat alumnae, must meet with Maharat's Rosh Yeshiva and Founding Director ahead of acceptance.
All participants must review and sign off on the Professional Guidelines.
Current Opportunities
Exclusive Learning: Begins Monday, October 20
The History of Halacha with Rabbi Adam Mintz
We're pleased to welcome back Rabbi Mintz for alumnae learning for a second year! This year, we are offering The History of Halakha as part of a three part learning series available to Revava members and similarly experienced leaders and learners. This year's learning will focus on; Laws of Interest, Agunot, and Women & Talmud Torah.
Source material will be provided and the teshuvot will be read and analyzed live. Come explore and engage on Monday evenings this year! If you are unable to attend sessions live, we also recommend registering to receive recordings (or write to rzorbaron@yeshivatmaharat.org to receive these as well).
Career Lab:
Resume Workshop, October 30
Why You? Emily Neyor, Director of Career Services at the Rabbinical Assembly will be offering general guidance for those in pulpit roles. We would like to plan the content of the session based on the day's participants and their career goals, registering ahead helps us properly plan for you!
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The Dr. Khane-Faygl Turtletaub z’l Alumnae Fund
Alumnae support is a key component of the Center for Lived Torah. To provide the necessary funding for these important alumnae initiatives, a generous donor has created the Dr. Khane-Faygl Turtletaub z’l Alumnae Fund. This fund honors the memory and legacy of Dr. Turtletaub who was a lifelong student, teacher, scholar, and connector. She was a sought after expert in the Yiddish language (among many other topics of general and scholarly interest), and inspired hundreds of students to deepen their pursuit of Yiddish literature and culture. She was also deeply invested in people. She nurtured her students’ professional and personal lives, and established successful networks and connections to support them throughout their journeys. Creating and launching the Dr. Khane-Faygl Turtletaub z’l Alumnae Fund – which will support and connect Maharat’s growing network of alumnae – is an inspiring tribute to the life she led and modeled for others.
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