Rabbi Elyse Goldstein: Open Doors, Open Hearts: How Women Have Enriched Judaism

Rabbi Elyse Goldstein is a trailblazer and visionary in the Jewish community. In her presentation, “Open Doors, Open Hearts: How Women Have Enriched Judaism and Changed the World,” Rabbi Goldstein delves into the transformative impact of women’s evolving roles within Judaism.
As one of the first female Reform Rabbi in Canada and the recently retired spiritual leader of City Shul in downtown Toronto, Rabbi Goldstein brings a wealth of experience and wisdom, Here she explores how women’s leadership, scholarship, feminism and inclusivity have not only enriched the Jewish community but also reshaped it for the better. Drawing from her own pioneering journey, Rabbi Goldstein discusses the dramatic changes in women’s roles within Judaism and share her hopes and dreams for the future.