With 100 Maharat graduates in the field, we are especially proud of the achievements, impact, and reach of our global alumnae community. See what they are up to and how they are changing the Jewish community for the better below.
February 20, 2026
The Forward spotlights the remarkable growth of the South Philadelphia Shtiebel, a synagogue that’s thriving at a time when many congregations are struggling. Central to its success is Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter, a Maharat graduate, whose visionary leadership is driving the community to new heights.
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February 19, 2026
Rabba Daniella Pressner ‘20, Head of School at Akiva Nashville and Maharat Board Member was selected a member of Class 10 of the Wexner Field Fellowship, The Wexner Foundation’s leadership development program in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation.
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February 19, 2026
Two alumnae are celebrating book releases that have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to Jewish scholarship and literature. Darshanit Miriam Udel ‘19, Director of the Tam Institute of Jewish Studies at Emory University, published Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children’s Literature, exploring how Yiddish stories and poems for young readers shaped secular Jewish identity...
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February 19, 2026
Rabbanit Nomi Kaltmann was featured across multiple news and commentary platforms covering the 2025 antisemitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.
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