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Israel allows women to take rabbinic test for 1st time, but not become Orthodox rabbis

After years of court battles, Israel will allow women to take the exams men take to become rabbis. It is a step toward expanding women's leadership roles in Orthodox Judaism.

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Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.