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Rabbinic Fit Check: Celebrating Diverse Styles and Identities

1/3/2026

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Rabbi Rafi Ellenson and Rabbi Arielle Stein launched the Instagram account Rabbinic Fit Check to showcase diverse rabbinic styles.
The account features 57 rabbis from various denominations, reflecting a range of fashion choices.
The initiative aligns with a national study showing 51% of rabbinical students identify as LGBTQ+.
Ellenson and Stein plan to expand Rabbinic Fit Check to include leaders from other faiths.

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Story summary

Rabbi Rafi Ellenson and Rabbi Arielle Stein launched the Instagram account Rabbinic Fit Check to showcase diverse rabbinic styles.
The account features 57 rabbis from various denominations, reflecting a range of fashion choices.
The initiative aligns with a national study showing 51% of rabbinical students identify as LGBTQ+.
Ellenson and Stein plan to expand Rabbinic Fit Check to include leaders from other faiths.