Rabbi Avi Weiss discusses the idea of semikha, leaning, as it has been studied through daf yomi and as a means to reach higher and higher planes of existence. Be it through a Torah of law or a Torah of love, each graduate is blessed with the ability of finding her place in a world of both Torahs.

Rabbi Dr. Wendy Zierler discusses the evolution of the three pillars of the world in Mishnah Avot, and the paradigm shift to include women rabbis in the Orthodox world. This shift, in turn, may demand a fourth pillar in honor of the four mothers.

Rabba Sara Hurwitz speaks about the juxtaposition of stories in the texts and the conjunctions which show bright futures after past trauma and crisis, with twelve years of Maharat and generations of bright women helping shape it.

Rabbanit Tanya Farber speaks of the many motivations which have drawn her along the path of finding her own Judaism, and the ways we can strive for the asymptotic ideal of holiness as we follow a whole and holy God.

Rabbanit Yael Smooha speaks about the obligation to love others as ourselves, but also the equal need to speak up in difficult times. Perhaps, she says, these conversations are the bridge which can bring the two halves of the verse together.

Rabba Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz speaks about the parallels between Shavuot and Simchat Torah, and the give-and-take in the Torah study relationship between those who seek to understand it.

From Torah scholars to leading scientists and from influencers to members of the Jewish feminist community, women reach out to bless Yeshivat Maharat in her bat mitzvah year.

The role of God in this world is within the world of Torah study according to the Talmud, but it can be extended through the ways study is practiced. Rabbanit Devorah Zlochower introduces the members of the advanced kollel track who answer the question of whether the generation will teach.

Parshat Korach features the complaint that, as the entire nation is holy, all should be able to serve in the leadership, which Rabbanit Goldie Guy and Rabbi David Wolkenfeld discuss in light of both Yeshayahu Leibowitz and new age philosophy. Next, the conversation moves to the art of a compelling sermon and Rabbanit Goldie prepares to deliver the derashah for the next few weeks.

As more Orthodox women, LGBTQI Jews, and people of color get ordained, rabbis reflect an increasingly diverse community. The growing cohort speaks about balancing the great impact with the humble assumption of a rabbinical role despite communal backlash, and how to promote diversity.