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First female Druze doctor in Israel awarded prize for breaking barriers

Dr. Nadia Khir honored with prestigious Habama Shelahen prize for blazing trail 35 years ago; 'wanted to help' women in her ...

Israel allows women to take rabbinic test for 1st time, but not become Orthodox rabbis

After years of court battles, Israel will allow women to take the exams men take to become rabbis. It is a step toward expanding women's leadership roles in Orthodox Judaism.