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Dina Brawer

Orthodox woman rabbi, founder of JOFA UK

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Dina Brawer was a British rabbi and religious leader.

Dina Brawer (born Dina Elmaleh) is an Open Orthodox woman rabbi and the founder of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance division in the United Kingdom (JOFA UK). Brawer received her rabbinical ordination at Yeshivat Maharat in the United States and is the first Orthodox woman rabbi to serve in the UK. Brawer's work at JOFA UK focuses on women's rights in Orthodox Judaism and the religious education of adult women in Orthodox communities in the UK.

Background Brawer was born and raised in Milan, Italy to a Chabad Hasidic family. In 2013, Brawer established and led JOFA UK to advocate for expanding the religious roles of women in Britain's Orthodox communities. Subsequently, Brawer joined Yeshivat Maharat and received her ordination in 2018. Brawer is not formally affiliated with the Chabad Hasidic community but has described her education and training in Chabad as fundamental to her approach to Judaism. Brawer is married to Rabbi Dr. Naftali Brawer who was born in Boston but raised in Canada. Brawer and her husband co-founded of the Mishkan community in London which is described as a "transdenominational, pop-up Jewish community". After years of service in Britain's Jewish community, the Brawers relocated to the United States.

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Born
Milan
Nationality
Employers
JOFA UK, Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dina Brawer?

Orthodox woman rabbi, founder of JOFA UK

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Dina Brawer was born in Milan.

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Dina Brawer was a rabbi and religious leader.

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Dina Brawer was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dina Brawer

· Wikidata: Q110409178

· DBpedia: Dina Brawer

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