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Women Rabbis
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What Is a Rabbi? Teacher, Leader, and Guide
The word 'rabbi' means 'my teacher' — but the role has evolved from ancient legal authority to modern spiritual leader, counselor, and community guide across every denomination.
Jewish Feminism: A History
From the Talmudic sage Beruriah to Sally Priesand's historic ordination, Jewish feminism has transformed religious life — reshaping prayer, leadership, and the fight for women's rights within halakha.
Orthodox vs Reform Judaism: Key Differences
Orthodox and Reform Judaism represent two poles of the Jewish denominational spectrum. From halakha and women rabbis to conversion standards and Israel recognition, here are the key differences — and what they share.
Women Rabbis: From Regina Jonas to Today's Leaders
The story of women in the rabbinate — from Regina Jonas, murdered in the Holocaust, to Sally Priesand, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, Amy Eilberg, and today's Orthodox Maharats.
Regina Jonas: The First Woman Rabbi the World Forgot
In 1935, Regina Jonas became the first woman ordained as a rabbi — and then the Holocaust erased her story for half a century.
Sally Priesand: The First American Woman Ordained as a Rabbi
In 1972, Sally Priesand became the first American woman ordained as a rabbi — opening a door that thousands of women have walked through since.