Posted by jofa on February 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Are you an Orthodox woman who will be a sophomore, junior, or senior in the 2011-2012 academic year?
Are you involved in Jewish life on campus? Do you possess leadership skills and a commitment to Jewish values?
Are you passionate about expanding the spiritual, ritual, intellectual and political opportunities for women within the framework of halakha?
If yes, you should apply for Cohort 2 of the JOFA Campus Fellowship!
The JOFA Campus Fellowship will give eight undergraduate women from across North America the opportunity to become leaders in their campus communities. JOFA Fellows will participate in a cutting-edge leadership seminar in New York City where they will meet and learn from JOFA leaders. Each Fellow will be paired with a mentor from the JOFA Board. The Fellows will work together with JOFA to plan and execute relevant and exciting programming for their campuses. The cohort of JOFA Fellows will form a supportive network, empowering them to effect change in their campus communities and beyond.
Applications are now available at here
Applications are due Sunday, March 27, 2011
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Posted by jofa on February 21, 2011 at 11:24 AM
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Posted by jofa on at 10:03 AM
This President’s Day, we ask you to join JOFA in celebrating women who have served and currently serve as presidents of Orthodox synagogues.
Two women who were elected in 2010 to serve as the first woman president of their Orthodox synagogues included:
- Virginia Bayer Hirt, The Jewish Center, New York, NY (read more here)
- Phyllis Shapiro, Bais Abraham Congregation, St. Louis, MO (read more here)
Both of these women have long histories of service to their congregations and communities. May they go m’chayil el chayil - from strength to strength!
Call to Action: Help us create a “presidential wall (webpage) of honor” on the JOFA website by sharing information about women who currently serve or have served as synagogue presidents here
We are confident that in the future we will see this list grow in length and look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate these women’s achievements.
Why aren’t more women Orthodox synagogue presidents?
Call to Action: Tell us about the current state of your synagogue’s policies on this topic by filling out a brief survey
To learn more about some of the halakhic discussions regarding women serving as communal leaders, read “A King… and Not a Queen” (from JOFA Journal, Winter 2004) A King… and Not a Queen (2004 Journal)
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