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.
June 16, 2026
Every institution has a story. These videos trace the journey of Yeshivat Maharat—from a dream shared by its founders to a thriving community of scholars, educators, chaplains, and spiritual leaders serving Jewish communities around the world, and share a look forward to the next 100 graduates.
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June 1, 2026
In a blog for The Times of Israel, Chachama Yaara Wiedman Samuel '25 reflects on what truly defines Jewish rabbinic leadership, arguing that meaningful Torah authority comes through learning, experience, and service to community, not only official certification.
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May 26, 2026
Read more about the inaugural 'Core Vital Voices Conference,' which brought together Orthodox Jewish women working in hospice, chaplaincy, bereavement support, and end-of-life care to explore the intersection of compassion, grief, and Jewish values.
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April 28, 2026
Three women, including Chachama Ya'ara Wiedman Samuel '25, made history by becoming the first to take Israel’s Chief Rabbinate exam, following a landmark High Court ruling that deemed their exclusion unlawful after years of legal challenges. On track to take the next exam is Rabbanit Sarah Segal-Katz '25, one of the original petitioners. She explains:...
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