Yeshivat Maharat

Yeshivat Maharat is one of the few Orthodox synagogues in the city focused on training and ordaining women as clergy—a shift quietly reshaping neighborhood religious life. Services blend tradition with contemporary needs, from weekly Torah readings to lifecycle events. Adult education hovers over introductory Talmud sessions and leadership training; bar/bat mitzvah preparation and conversion counseling round out the offerings. It isn’t splashy, but it meets real, persistent demand.

If you head north past Mosholu Parkway toward the Henry Hudson Parkway, the address is 3700 Henry Hudson Pkwy, Bronx, NY 10463. After parking or exiting the bus, dial 718-796-0590 to confirm details or schedule a visit. The drive alone is enough to clear the mind; the real work happens inside the doors. Find your way on the map here: directions.