Ruthie Braffman Shulman

Ruthie Braffman Shulman served as a Devorah Scholar at the United Orthodox Synagogue in Houston, TX. There she held the role of Director of Education and Engagement and halachic consultant at United Orthodox Synagogues of Houston. Her role there as a member of the leadership team was multi-faceted; she led educational programming for community members, online webinars on current events and was able to advise community members on halachic matters.

Events & Updates

LAST CHANCE: RSVP for Book Talk with Gila Fine, New York City, Sunday Evening, June 2

On Sunday, June 2, at 7:30PM, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Gila Fine will discuss her brand new book, “The Madwoman in the

Project Ruth ~ Resources for Shavuot 5784/2024

To help enhance your participation and learning for Shavuot, check out Jofa’s Megillat Ruth & Shavuot Resources, including: Excellent recordings of both Megillat Ruth and the trope,

Special Candle Lighting Prayers for Israel

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Supporting Israel: Ways to Help Now

These are very scary and difficult times. Everyone in Israel is affected by the war. Israeli communities, congregations, and families have sent off numerous beloved

Jofa Speaks Out on U.S. Supreme Court Hearing Potentially Impacting Access to Medication Abortion

March 27, 2024 – In response to United States Supreme Court oral arguments on March 26, 2024, in a consequential case that could significantly change

25th Anniversary Jofa Journal
and Journal Archives Available Online!

Jofa’s 25th Anniversary Journal, featuring thoughtful reflections and perspectives on Jofa’s past, present, and future, is available here. For 25 years of topical, substantive, thought-provoking

Jofa Decries Alabama Supreme Court Ruling as an Egregious and Undeniable Violation of Religious Freedom That Places Undue Burden on Individuals Seeking IVF Treatment

February 21, 2024 – In response to the Alabama Supreme Court’s February 16, 2024 ruling declaring frozen embryos to be children, and asserting that the

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM: Join Jofa in Evanston, IL to learn with Rabbi Herzl Hefter, Founder of Beit Midrash Har’el

On Monday evening, May 12 at 7:30 pm, Rabbi Herzl Hefter, founder of Beit Midrash Har’El will be speaking in Evanston, IL on the topic

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM: Join Jofa in White Plains, NY to learn with Rabbi Herzl Hefter, Founder of Yeshivat Har’El

On Tuesday evening, May 6 at 7:30 pm, Rabbi Herzl Hefter, founder of Yeshivat Har’El will be speaking in Woodmere, NY on the topic of: Is

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM: Join Jofa in Woodmere, NY to learn with Rabbi Herzl Hefter, Founder of Yeshivat Har’El

On Tuesday evening, May 6 at 7:30 pm, Rabbi Herzl Hefter, founder of Yeshivat Har’El will be speaking in Woodmere, NY on the topic of: Is