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First UK female Orthodox communal rabbi to be ordained

Miriam Lorie will continue to lead the partnership minyan in Borehamwood

May 20, 2024 16:25
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In just over a fortnight, history will be made when the UK’s first Orthodox female communal rabbi is ordained.

After four years of study, Miriam Lorie, 36, will be celebrating her graduation from New York’s pioneering Yeshivat Maharat.

Lorie was appointed rabbi-in-training by Kehillat Nashira, a partnership minyan in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire and has been leading the community during her training. She will remain with the community after her graduation.

For several years, Maharat graduates have been assuming leadership roles in American communities, but it is the first time a UK community has appointed someone from one of its programmes.