I didn’t need the Rabbinate’s exam to answer questions of Jewish law

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by Yael Gevertzman Gevertzman

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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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Yael Gevertzman graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College. Since 2009 she has worked in the Jewish nonprofit community. She brings her expertise in technology and communications to Maharat, as well as a passion for all things digital media. She lives in Teaneck with her husband, two children and her (precious baby) cat. In her downtime she loves to cook, is a voracious reader and is happy to share broadway, or television show recommendations.