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Orthodox Social Entrepreneur Nava Shaffner Bridges Divides in Israel
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Nava Shaffner, an Orthodox and liberal social entrepreneur in Jerusalem, advocates for marginalized groups within religious communities and challenges institutional power. She co-founded Ima Kadima, a network for career mothers, and has been instrumental in legal battles for women's rights in religious contexts. Shaffner also officiated an Orthodox wedding for a gay couple and now directs Ashoka Jewish World & Israel, connecting global changemakers.
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- Nava Shaffner is an Orthodox and liberal social entrepreneur advocating for marginalized groups.
- She co-founded Ima Kadima, a network supporting over 20,000 career-minded mothers.
- Shaffner has worked with abuse survivors and women seeking Jewish divorces (agunot).
- She officiated the Orthodox wedding of two former gay lone combat soldiers in May 2022.
- Shaffner directs Ashoka Jewish World & Israel, connecting global changemakers.
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