After graduating from an American rabbinical program this month, a French woman has likely become her country’s first Orthodox female rabbi. Myriam Ackermann-Sommer, 26, has since last year been running Ayeka, one of Paris’ only Modern Orthodox congregations, with her husband Emile Ackermann. He also earned a rabbinical degree this month from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, a liberal Orthodox seminary in New York City.
Myriam Ackermann-Sommer wants to see women more involved with Jewish life, including in the synagogue. But not all welcome her or even her Modern Orthodox denomination
Out of France's tradition of traditional, orthodox Judaism, is emerging an invigorated movement of women who are looking to serve as rabbis for the orthodox community.
PARIS (JTA) — After graduating from an American rabbinical program this month, a French woman has likely become her country’s first Orthodox female rabbi.