Rigshei Lev: Women and Tefillah

by Menachem Nissel

Since the dawn of the Jewish People there has been a profound relationship between women and prayer. Here, a gifted educator has explored women's role in prayer, from its halachic and philosophic perspectives. Topics a woman's obligation of prayer, what to say if her time is limited, bringing young children to Shul, the nature of prayer and women's vital role concerning it.

Genres: Jewish, Judaism

311 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Rabbi Menachem Nissel was born and educated in Britain. He is a faculty member at several educational institutions in Jerusalem, and lectures worldwide to vast audiences on a variety of topics.

Rabbi Nissel is the Rabbinic Advisor to NCSY (National Council for Synagogue Youth, in the US) and a senior lecturer for Ner L'elef. He has led trips to Poland and Eastern Europe as well as joined Rabbi Pesach Krohn as an educator on several of his tours.

Rabbi Nissel is the author of Rigshei Lev - Women and Tefillah, as well as Jerusalem Jems. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Debbi and their children and grandchildren.