From Museum to Maharat

Abby brought a great article from The Jewish Week to my attention this morning. It is about Sara Hurwitz who, after completing rabbinic training and a course of Talmudic study under Rabbi Avi Weiss, was made the first ever “Maharat.” The title, used in lieu of “rabbi” is an acronym from four Hebrew words that describe a halachic, spiritual, and Torah leader. The decision is not without controversy, which you can read about here.

We at the Museum are tremendously proud of Hurwitz’s hard work, dedication to her community, and amazing accomplishment… of course we would expect that from one of our own. You see, before she was a maharat, Sara was a Lipper intern (in the inaugural class to be exact). And so, from the MJH family, mazel tov, Maharat Hurwitz!