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In this episode of Jewish Insights with Justin Pines, Rabbanit Farber shares her personal journey, what listeners can expect from her daily shiur, how Hadran has grown into a full ecosystem of women’s Talmud learning, and why now is the time to start. She also teaches Justin some Talmud!

Joanne Greenaway interviews Rabbanit Michelle Farber in the “Women’s Gallery” podcast, showcasing women in Jewish leadership

For centuries, Talmud study has been the domain of men. Through Hadran, women are increasingly embracing it.

Scott Kahn interviews Rabbanit Michelle Farber in “Orthodox Women & Talmud Study: Setting Higher Standards and Goals”

I put my ego aside, I showed up as a novice, and I worked hard. And I’ve discovered that I’m worth the effort and struggle to attempt something new… And now, with 1,000 days of trying behind me, I marvel at the commitment and the love of learning.

“Most women don’t even understand that they should have access to these texts, and that’s one of the things I’m trying to change,” she told The Jerusalem Report. “This book (the Talmud) is critical to you to be a part of the Jewish culture, community, and tradition.”

It takes something really special to fill a beis midrash on a random Tuesday evening in the middle of the summer. The Young Israel of Jamaica Estates did just that, as it inaugurated its newly renovated beis midrash with an exceptional presentation…

Read Rabbanit Michelle Farber’s answers to Simon Brooke’s questions aimed to inspire others with Jewish-oriented wisdom and knowledge.

How has learning the daf affected your life? What is your favorite Talmud quote? How is anchoring your learning specifically with Talmud unique in the face of other options?

Listen to Rabbanit Michelle Farber’s live interview recording from Nachum Segal Network’s “That’s Life” with Miriam L. Wallach.

Rabbanit Michelle Cohen Farber wakes up at 4:45 a.m. every day. One cup of coffee later, she powers on her computer and connects via Zoom from her home in Ra’anana to teach her first Daf Yomi lesson of the day—this one in Hebrew.

The current cycle of ‘Daf Yomi’ learning has seen more resources aimed at women from all levels of observance.