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Jane Evans Argues for Ordination of Women Rabbis
Today in Jewish History: April 29, 1957
Amy Eilberg Ordained as First Female Conservative Rabbi
Today in Jewish History: May 12, 1985
Sandy Sasso Ordained as First Female Reconstructionist Rabbi
Today in Jewish History: May 19, 1974
Sally Priesand: First American Female Rabbi
Ordained in 1972 by the Reform movement, she paved the way to the rabbinate for many women.
Three Biblical Signs of Covenant
Shabbat, the rainbow after the flood, and brit milah are three covenantal "signs" which God provides.
A Historical View of Choosing a Jewish Name
Naming a child can reflect ancestry, associations with the baby's arrival, and hopes and dreams for his or her future.
Shavuot in Medieval Times
Historical events and the development of mysticism leave their mark on this festival.