Shira Marili-Mirvis
Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis

1st ever woman spiritual leader of Orthodox synagogue appointed in Israel Until now, Orthodox synagogues in Israel have only appointed women to serve in positions of spiritual leadership alongside male rabbis, never by themselves. Jeremy Sharon |  April 28, 2021 The Shirat Tamar Synagogue in Efrat has appointed Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis as its sole …

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Opening Doors for Talented Orthodox Women “WIHL has given me opportunities I never could have imagined.” Rabbanit Shira Marili-Mirvis is a fifth-year student, and the Yael Penkower Fellow at the Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute of Halakhic Leadership (WIHL).  In addition to giving her access to the highest level of Torah learning, WIHL has provided her …

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