Our Story
Founded in 2009, Yeshivat Maharat is the first yeshiva to ordain women as Orthodox clergy. This groundbreaking initiative began with the ordination of Rabba Sara Hurwitz by Rabbi Avi Weiss and Rabbi Daniel Sperber. By creating a credentialed pathway for women, Maharat enhances the community's ability to attract exceptional leaders, fostering a diverse and vibrant Jewish community.