Candidly, Women Don't Read Torah
Monday, January 8, 2007
Twenty-five years ago this month the Reform Jewish community ordained its first woman rabbi -- Sally Priesand. On her retirement, she spoke with NPR. She also released the rejection letter she received from the Hebrew Union College: Dear Miss Priesand, We are pleased to learn of your interest in our college. Since you state in your letter that your interests lean specifically to the rabbinate, we would have to inform you candidly that we do not know what opportunities exist for women in the active rabbinate, since we have, as yet, not ordained any women. Sincerely yours, Joseph Karasick, rabbi, assistant to the provost, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
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