In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Sally Priesand, America's first woman rabbi, SWFS' four women rabbis will reflect on their time at SWFS, the changes over the past 40 years and the future of women in the rabbinate.
There will be a reception with light refreshments before the panel discussion.
Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, America’s First Woman Rabbi, Assistant/Associate Rabbi, SWFS 1972–1979
Rabbi Helene Ferris, First Second-Career Woman Rabbi, Associate Rabbi, SWFS 1981–1991
Rabbi Dena Klein, Director of Special Programs at SWFS 2005–2009
Moderated by SWFS member Rabbi Laurie Katz Braun, Immediate Past President, Women’s Rabbinic Network.
SWFS is proud of its part in advancing women in the rabbinate. Each guest played an important part in our history and our synagogue in turn has played a key role in promoting equal rights in the pulpit.
