Professor Benhalim welcomes opportunities to share her expertise and engage in thought-provoking discussions. She is available for media interviews, public speaking events, panel participations, and guest lectures on topics related to her areas of expertise. To inquire about Professor Benhalim’s availability or to request her participation in an event or interview, please visit the Contact section of the page.
In the Media
- Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate, Elisha Brown, STATES NEWSROOM, May 6, 2024 (quoted extensively).
- The Debate Over Muslim College Students Getting Secret Marriages, Emma Green, THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE, Sept. 9, 2022 (quoted extensively).
- How divorced Muslim women in the US are fighting for what they’re owed, Zainab Iqbal, MIDDLE EAST EYE, Aug. 3, 2022 (quoted extensively).
Recent Lectures & Public Speaking
Invited Guest Lecture, The Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life (Apr 2025)
“The Relationship of Jewish and Islamic Legal Scholars”
Invited Guest Lecture, Congregation Bonai Shalom (Jun 2024)
“Similar but Different; The path to becoming a scholar of Jewish and Islamic law”
Invited Guest Lecture, Museum of Jewish Heritage (May 2024)
“Comparing Jewish and Islamic Legal Traditions”
Invited Guest Lecture, The University of Michigan Frankel Center for Judaic Studies (Jan 2024)
“Abortion in Jewish and Islamic Law”