
Why Orthodox Judaism Needs Women Rabbis
For fifteen years teaching Torah, I never felt I needed the title 'rabbi'. But since my ordination six months ago, I understand now that it's not just a question of semantics.
Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy received semicha from the Har El Bet Midrash in June, teaches at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and has also taught at Drisha and Midreshet Lindenbaum.
For fifteen years teaching Torah, I never felt I needed the title 'rabbi'. But since my ordination six months ago, I understand now that it's not just a question of semantics.