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Second Group of Women to Take Israeli Chief Rabbinate Exams Amid Delays
Seven women will take Israeli Chief Rabbinate qualification exams on Wednesday, following a High Court ruling that opened the tests to women. The ITIM advocacy group filed a petition due to reported delays and uncertainty over accommodations, criticizing the Chief Rabbinate for allegedly violating the court's order.
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- 01Seven women will take Israeli Chief Rabbinate qualification exams on Wednesday.
- 02The ITIM group petitioned the High Court over exam delays and accommodations for women.
- 03The Chief Rabbinate is accused of violating a High Court ruling that opened exams to women.
- 04The Chief Rabbinate previously canceled exams rather than accommodate female candidates.
- 05Passing the exams is required for rabbinic certification and job equivalency.
- 06The ruling does not grant women Orthodox ordination.
The Chief Rabbinate has previously canceled exams rather than accommodate women. Passing these exams is required for rabbinic certification and is equivalent to a bachelor's degree for certain jobs.
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