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Orthodox women study at Yeshivat Maharat in New York City Photo by Angela Jimenez

Maharat student Ruth Balinsky Friedman (Class of 2013), left, presents her final project regarding the law of kashrut, to Rabbi Jeffrey Fox (the Rosh Yeshiva/only full-time teacher of the Maharat students) at the Drisha Institute on June 12, 2013. The final project is designed for students to demonstrate they have learned a method of research, analysis and decision-making regarding Jewish law that they will apply to future learning and application.

At right is Ramie Smith (Class of 2016).

The female students of Yeshivat Maharat, "the first institution to train Orthodox women as spiritual leaders and halakhic authorities," study at the Drisha Institute in New York City in preparation for the school's inaugural graduation on June 16, 2013.

Three women will be the first to graduate from the four-year school and will be given the title "Maharat", a Hebrew acronym for "Manhiga Hilkhatit Rukhanit Toranit" which translates to a teacher of Jewish law and spirituality.The school, which currently has 14 students, was founded by Rabbi Avi Weiss. Rabbi Wiess controversially ordained the first female Orthodox Rabba in history, Rabba Sara Hurwitz, who serves as the dean of the school.


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www.angelajimenezphotography.com

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Maharat student Ruth Balinsky Friedman (Class of 2013), left, presents her final project regarding the law of kashrut, to Rabbi Jeffrey Fox (the Rosh Yeshiva/only full-time teacher of the Maharat students) at the Drisha Institute on June 12, 2013. The final project is designed for students to demonstrate they have learned a method of research, analysis and decision-making regarding Jewish law that they will apply to future learning and application. <br /> <br /> At right is Ramie Smith (Class of 2016).<br /> <br /> The female students of Yeshivat Maharat, "the first institution to train Orthodox women as spiritual leaders and halakhic authorities," study at the Drisha Institute in New York City in preparation for the school's inaugural graduation on June 16, 2013. <br /> <br /> Three women will be the first to graduate from the four-year school and will be given the title "Maharat", a Hebrew acronym for "Manhiga Hilkhatit Rukhanit Toranit" which translates to a teacher of Jewish law and spirituality.The school, which currently has 14 students, was founded by Rabbi Avi Weiss. Rabbi Wiess controversially ordained the first female Orthodox Rabba in history, Rabba Sara Hurwitz, who serves as the dean of the school. <br /> <br /> <br /> Photo by Angela Jimenez <br /> www.angelajimenezphotography.com