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Rabbi Fit Check: Celebrating Diverse Styles and Inclusivity

12/27/2025

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Rabbi Rafi Ellenson and Rabbi Arielle Stein launched the Instagram account Rabbinic Fit Check to showcase diverse styles among rabbis, signaling a shift to a modern, inclusive image.
The account features outfits and notes that 51% of rabbinical students identify as LGBTQ+, illustrating a broader trend in rabbinic visibility.
Ellenson and Stein intend to expand the project to include leaders from other faiths, while the community response remains overwhelmingly positive.

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Rabbi Rafi Ellenson and Rabbi Arielle Stein launched the Instagram account Rabbinic Fit Check to showcase diverse styles among rabbis, signaling a shift to a modern, inclusive image.
The account features outfits and notes that 51% of rabbinical students identify as LGBTQ+, illustrating a broader trend in rabbinic visibility.
Ellenson and Stein intend to expand the project to include leaders from other faiths, while the community response remains overwhelmingly positive.