About Us
Jofa advocates for expanding women’s rights and opportunities within the framework of halakha,
to build a vibrant and equitable Orthodox community.
Our Mission
Jofa advocates for expanding women’s rights and opportunities within the framework of halakha, to build a vibrant and equitable Orthodox community.
Our Website
Browse our website to find events, publications, podcasts, apps, recordings, guidebooks, articles, and more resources related to Jewish Orthodox Feminism! You’ll learn how to read trope, find women-friendly minyanim, read divrei Torah by female scholars, learn about our webinars, blogs, events, and more!
Jofa Team
Jofa Executive Committee
Dr. Mindy Feldman Hecht, President
Rachel Berke, Treasurer
Allie Alperovich
Sarah Blechner
Pam Greenwood
Carolyn Hochstadter Dicker
Ann Pava
Jofa Board
Rabba Dr. Carmella Abraham
Roselyn Bell
Dr. Giti Bendheim
Behnam Dayanim
Paula Eiselt
Dr. Sylvia Barack Fishman
Dr. Laura Shaw Frank
Blu Greenberg**
Judy Heicklen*
Evan Hochberg
Gail Katz
Dr. Monique Katz
Michael Kellman
Batya Levin
Tamar Lindenbaum
Carol Kaufman Newman*
Pam Scheininger*
Dr. Noam Stadlan
Abigail Tambor
* Past President
** Founding President
JOFA Anti-Harassment Policy
Any individual who believes that he or she has witnessed or has been subjected to conduct that may violate JOFA’s policy (by an employee or non-employee of JOFA) is required to report the conduct to the Executive Director or any officer of the Organization. Complaints of harassment may be made using the complaint form attached to this policy. You can read about our non-discrimination policy here.