Egalitarian Prayer in Halakhah (Jewish Law)

Taught by Rabbi Micha'el Rosenberg

Together we will study a number of topics addressing the halakhic basis for
the equal participation of men and women in Jewish prayer. Who is obligated
to pray? What is a minyan, and who can help constitute one? Are we expected
to pray with a minyan, or is it merely preferable? What makes a person
eligible to lead services? We will examine the sources from the Talmud
through 20th century rulings in order to understand better the halakhic
basis for egalitarian prayer. This course is co-sponsored by Shaare Zedek.

Participants are welcome to attend all four sessions or individual sessions.

Cost: $5/class.
Location: 212 W. 93rd St
Dates: 4 Wednesdays:  Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb. 13, Feb. 27
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Rabbi Micha'el Rosenberg is a PhD student in Talmud and Rabbinic Literature
at JTS. He received his A.B. in Comparative Religion from Harvard College.
He received semikhah (rabbinic ordination) from Rav Elisha Ancselovits at
the Kollel Halakhah at Yeshivat Ma'ale Gilboa in Israel. He has taught
Talmud and halakhah in many synagogues and educational institutions,
including the Drisha Institute, JTS, the National Havurah Institute, and the
Northwoods Kollel.