Female Orthodox Leaders: New and Old

Welcome Women: The first female graduates of an Orthodox rabbinic school are being welcomed with open arms ? by some. Image by COURTESY OF YESHIVAT MAHARAT
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In this week’s Reporters Roundtable podcast, host Josh Nathan-Kazis is joined by Forward intern Anne Cohen to discuss the recent graduation of the first class of maharat — orthodox female religious leaders. Then, Yoel Matveev of the Forverts drops by to give a fascinating history of the radical orthodox women who have lead congregations in the past.