Henkin's status as a Jewish legal authority lent weight to his support for expanded female roles, while his moderation helped the changes take root in the mainstream community

A grassroots movement to include female authorities in Torah classes is gaining steam, though women's historic disadvantage in the area means finding creative solutions

Rabbanit Shira Sapir earns title from Ohr Torah Stone after five-year course of study

After taking down article about rabbis who 'meet people where they are,' United Synagogue says it will use criticism about lack of gender diversity 'to look inward'

32 of the 33 graduates of the Orthodox Yeshivat Maharat have jobs, but though some liberal synagogues will give them pulpit positions they still can't count toward a prayer quorum