Elisheva Berman Cohen

Elisheva Berman Cohen grew up in Brooklyn where she was initiated into Charedi culture at a young age. Although she always dreamed of being involved in Jewish education at a high level, the opportunity to do so was not available to her. Instead, she completed medical school and went on to have a career in forensic psychiatry. Since the COVID pandemic, Elisheva has had the opportunity to engage in Jewish learning while continuing to work as a doctor. She attends multiple classes in her community including the daily Daf Yomi. In addition, she has begun studying languages in an effort to build bridges among others and get a better appreciation for flow and prose of the Gemara. It is her hope that in becoming part of the Maharat community she will be able to integrate aspects of psychiatry with Torah learning to better serve the Jewish community and help to build peace amongst our neighbors.