Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men
Orthodox Jewish women in Israel can now take the rabbinic exams, a significant change after a lengthy legal battle. Although women are still not officially ordained as rabbis, this development allows them to qualify for leadership roles in religious services. Advocates view this as a milestone in expanding women's roles within Orthodox Judaism.
- ▪Women in Israel can now take the official rabbinic exams after a years-long court battle.
- ▪Despite this progress, Orthodox religious authorities still do not officially ordain women as rabbis.
- ▪The change could enable women to hold leadership positions in state-funded religious services.
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Religion Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men May 28, 202612:16 PM ET Daniel Estrin Rabbanit Batya Kraus leads a women's study session at Matan – The Sadie Rennert Women's Institute for Torah Studies in Ra'anana. Matan is an Israeli institute dedicated to advanced Torah learning and Jewish studies for women, offering educational programs and leadership training. Ofir Berman for NPR hide caption toggle caption Ofir Berman for NPR JERUSALEM — To be officially ordained as an Orthodox rabbi in Israel, you have to pass a grueling series of exams. And you have to be a man. Now, after a years-long court battle, Israel has finally allowed women to take the official rabbinic exams.
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