Mira Beth Wasserman’s work as a rabbi and scholar bridges Talmud study, community building and the pursuit of social justice. In the classroom, she explores the history and cultures of diverse ancient Jewish communities, while fusing immersion in classical text with new critical methods and theory. In 2016, Wasserman was selected by her students to receive the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College’s Yaakov Gladstone Award for Fine Teaching.

Wasserman is director of the Center for Jewish Ethics and Assistant Professor of Rabbinic Literature. Through the Ethics Center, she offers support and mentorship to students interested in pursuing study and service in Jewish ethics. Additionally, Wasserman serves as a resource for all students who face ethical questions in their internships.