Zone1 Can a woman be a Rabbi?

[Zebra]

Yes, she can!

If you dont believe, google for Regina Jonas from Berlin.

 

[Zebra]

Regina jonas was the first worldwide.
She died at Auschwitz

 

[Zebra]

Today there are many!

 

[Zebra]

Alina Treiger is the first female German Rabbi after the Holocaust

 

[Zebra]

and Sally Priesand is the first female Rabbi in the US

 

[Zebra]

16 views

 

[SaxonJackson]

I'm betting it's a controversial topic within the Ashkenazi community. I'm guessing that the ultra orthodox say "no."

Similarly -- there are some "christian" denominations that allow female "priests" or "pastors" which traditional, Bible-only denominations do NOT allow women behind the pulpit.

 

[Zebra]

2 of 4 say yes