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The organizations/institutions listed below may be of interest to the JOFA audience. Please note that the inclusion of an organization/institution on the list does not constitute and should not be viewed as an endorsement by JOFA.
AGUNOT (Click here to view agunah organizations)
EDUCATION
MODERN ORTHODOXY
WOMEN EDUCATIONBernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies
Bernard Revel Graduate School is a Yeshiva University graduate program that trains men and women as effective teachers and researchers in Jewish Studies.
Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Drisha is a forum for empowering women to be Jewish scholars and educators. Drisha offers a wide variety of educational initiatives including full-time programs with a leadership development track, summer institutes, a summer high school program, a Bat Mitzvah program, continuing education programs, and community lectures.
Hadassah-Brandeis Institute
The Hadassah-Brandeis Institute is a university-based research institute which develops fresh ways of thinking about Jews and gender worldwide by producing and promoting scholarly research and artistic projects.
Nishmat: The Jerusalem Center for Advanced Jewish Study for Women
Nishmat is a women's learning community that provides educational opportunities, ranging from beginners to the most advanced level, available to women anywhere in the world.
Matan - Jerusalem
Matan is a leading force in advanced Torah studies for women. Learning opportunities range from intensive Scholars Programs to a broad range of Adult Education courses to special evening programs.
Midrasha: Women's Institute of Judaic Studies Ein Hanatziv, Hakibbutz Hadati
The Midrasha is designed to meet the needs of every young woman seeking to base her religious world upon commitment to Halacha. This goal is attained by serious - intellectually open - study.
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
Pardes offers students a unique combination of intellectual openness, rigorous textual analysis and opportunities for spiritual growth in year, summer, educators, and advanced programs in Jerusalem.
Yeshivat Chovevi Torah Rabbinical School
Yeshivat Chovevai is a rabbinical school committed to training and placing modern Orthodox rabbis who are open, non-judgmental, knowledgeable, and respectfully of all Jews, regardless of affiliation, commitment, or background.
MODERN ORTHODOXY
Edah
The Edah website, now administered by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, is a rich resource for bibliography and articles related to Modern Orthodoxy. It also contains video lectures, Parsha study texts, and op-ed articles on current Jewish issues.
The Orthodox Caucus
The Orthodox Caucus is a coalition of rabbis, professionals, and lay leaders who combine halachic responses with communal implementation to address challenges facing contemporary Orthodox Jews.
WOMEN
AMIT
AMIT enables Israel's youth to realize their potential and strengthens Israeli society by educating and nurturing children from diverse backgrounds within a framework of academic excellence, religious values and Zionist ideals.
EMUNAH
EMUNAH provides vital social service and educational programs to children and families in every corner of Israel.
Hadassah: The Women's Zionist Organization of America
Hadassah is a volunteer women's organization, whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society.
International Council of Jewish Women (ICJW)
The International Council of Jewish Women advocates issues and takes action to address challenges that relate to Jewish women worldwide, and represents Jewish women in international forums such as the United Nations.
Jewish Women's Archive
Jewish Women's Archive uncovers, chronicles, and transmits the rich history of American Jewish women.
Jewish Women InternationalJewish Women's International works to champion the safety of women and girls, find and heal our (often hidden) victims of abuse; and break the cycle of violence in Jewish relationships and homes. Jewish Women's Network
The Jewish Women's Network is a resource for Jewish women across the spectrum who wish to improve and enhance the status of women in Jewish life through action, dialogue and learning.
Kolech: The Religious Women's Forum
The Religious Women's Forum is the only apolitical, nationwide organization dedicated to the advancement of women within the framework of Jewish Law (Halacha). The Forum seeks to encourage the advancement of religious women within the religiously observant orthodox community.
Hebrew Site
LILITH Magazine
LILITH magazine charts the lives of Jewish women and features award-winning investigative reports, new rituals and celebrations, art and photography, first-person accounts both contemporary and historical, fiction and poetry, and entertainment reviews.
Ma'yan: The Jewish Women's Project of the JCC in Manhattan
Ma'yan envisions a Jewish community fully inclusive of women. Committed to making this vision a reality, Ma'yan serves as a catalyst for change and a resource for women working for change within the Jewish community.
Miklat
Miklat runs the only shelters in Israel catering to the unique needs of religious women and their children who have been caught in the vise of domestic violence and child abuse. Miklat also funds the Israel Center for Family Justice, providing free legal representation to women of all backgrounds who have been victims of domestic violence.
National Council of Jewish Women
The National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization that has been at the forefront of social change for over a century.
NA'AMAT
NA'AMAT, Hebrew acronym for "Movement of Working Women and Volunteers," is an organization & a movement striving to enhance the quality of life for women, children and families in Israel, the U.S. and around the world.
ORT America
ORT consists of a global network of schools and training programs that boasts more than 3 million graduates to date, and educates 270,000 students in 58 countries annually. The cutting edge education acquired at ORT schools, colleges and international programs provides marketable skills that empower students to attain successful careers, become community leaders and live with dignity.
Rosh Chodesh: It's a Girl Thing!
Rosh Chodesh: It's a Girl Thing! is a values-based, experiential and transdenominational Jewish program for pre-teen and teenage girls in grades 6-12 that strengthens self-esteem and Jewish identity.
Sharsheret
Sharsheret is an organization dedicated to addressing the unique challenges facing young Jewish women with breast cancer.
Takanot ProjectThe Mount Sinai SAVI (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention) Program offers counseling services to Orthodox Jewish survivors of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harrassment and domestic violence. Tefilat Chana
This site serves as a refuge for Jewish women who are experiencing the challenges of infertility and/or pregnancy loss.
Yoetzet
Yoetzet is a community service of Nishmat, The Jerusalem Center for Advanced Jewish Study for Women. Its goal is to provide halachic and medical information about taharat hamishpachah and women's health.
Visions and Voices
The goal of Visions and Voices is to reach, inform and inspire women of all ages. It can be used as an educational tool and a gateway to explore new and diverse avenues of spirituality.
WIZO
WIZO, the Women's International Zionist Organization, is a non-party international movement dedicated to the advancement of the status of women, welfare of all sectors of Israeli society and encouragement of Jewish education in Israel and the Diaspora.
Women's Branch of the Orthodox UnionWomen's Branch of the OU is the organization of orthodox synagogue sisterhoods and individual members throughout the United States and Canada. If you know of an organization/institution that you think JOFA should link to, please contact Julie Blum at julie.blum@jofa.org
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