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Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men
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Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men

Daniel Estrin | May 28, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
Until now, only Orthodox Jewish men in Israel have been allowed to take exams to become rabbis. After a long campaign, women can now also take the test - but still can't become rabbis