Rabbi Sally J. Priesand’s ordination by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion opened the doors to hundreds of women becoming rabbis.
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Professor Emerita of Jewish History, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
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Associate Professor, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
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Professor of Contemporary Jewish Studies and Linguistics, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
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Research Professor of Jewish Social Policy, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
