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A Former Seminarian in Seminary, Mississippi

As a Mississippi transplant, Rabbi Matt Dreffin loves sharing his Jewish story—even when it's sometimes misunderstood.

The Next Generation of Trans Rabbis: A Conversation

Two trans rabbinical students sit down for a conversation about Jewish and trans identity.

Why I Enrolled in Yeshivat Maharat, the Orthodox Seminary for Women Clergy

A couple of nights ago, my family and I went to see “Finding Dory.“ In this charming sequel to “Finding Nemo,” the ...

Throwback Thursday: Texas for the Holidays

After the end of my two-year term as an ISJL Education Fellow, I moved back to Massachusetts to begin rabbinical ...

We’re Still Figuring Out What A Rabbi Looks Like

After you read this paragraph, close your eyes for a minute and picture a rabbi.Where is this rabbi?What is the ...