Regina Jonas
German rabbi and first female rabbi
Born
August 3rd, 1902
122 years ago
Died
1944
81 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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The first woman to be ordained as a rabbi, this individual was a prominent figure in the Jewish community in Germany. Ordination took place in 1935, breaking traditional barriers in a predominantly male-dominated field. During her career, she served congregations in Berlin and later in the Theresienstadt ghetto during World War II. Despite the challenges faced during the Nazi regime, this individual continued to provide spiritual support to fellow inmates while also maintaining a commitment to her faith and community.
First woman ordained as a rabbi in 1935
Served in Theresienstadt ghetto
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