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Arizona has its first woman ordained by Yeshivat Maharat. She now works at the East Valley JCC, where her husband is CEO.

Oct 22, 2026

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Arizona has its first woman ordained by Yeshivat Maharat. She now works at the East Valley JCC, where her husband is CEO.

Rabbanit Karolyn Benger is the Orthodox women's program's 101st graduate.

Kol Phoenix Staff

Kehillah

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Arizona's National Council of Jewish Women chapter quit the national group. It is now the Jewish Women's Action Alliance.

Oct 22, 2026

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Arizona's National Council of Jewish Women chapter quit the national group. It is now the Jewish Women's Action Alliance.

The split lets the chapter sue and file court briefs without national approval.

Kol Phoenix Staff