Acceptance With Open Arms
As part of the first cohort ordained by Yeshivat Maharat, Ruth Balinsky Friedman has been moved by the support of her community and what it means for the future of Orthodox women’s leadership.
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Jewish Women's Archive. "Acceptance With Open Arms." (Viewed on June 15, 2026) <https://qa.jwa.org/media/acceptance-with-open-arms>.