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The class is over as of Feb 12th but let Rabbi Gavriel know if you would like CDs of any of the classes or if you would like to use this Tuesday night time to continue studying Women and Prayer or something else. Class Schedule : All classes will be at 7:45 at Aish unless otherwise noted Tuesday, December 25th – and Tuesday, January 8th – in the context of discussing Women reading Torah in a mixed group, we will study the issue of kavod hatzibur along with kavod habriot Tuesday January 15th – Women’s Prayer Groups – innovation, or placation? Plus, Women and the Torah Scroll Tuesday January 22nd - Chiuv – Women, prayer, and obligation Tuesday January 29th – Mechitza and tzniut/modesty Tuesday, February 5th – Minyan – who counts, and why Tuesday, February 12th - Kol Isha – Woman’s voice and public prayer After Dec 30 8:00 PM Class - from R'Gavriel : Shalom everyone. We had a great make-up class yesterday for those who missed Tuesday's class - we covered topics revolving around 'kevod hatzibur - the honor of the community - which is the earliest written objection to women reading Torah in public mixed prayer service. A CD of the class can be had upon request. Our next class will be on Tuesday, January 8th at 7:45 PM. We will finish our discussion of the issue of kevod hatzibur with reference to R' Mendel Shapiro's article. Please read the article, with link attached below, as well as response from Rabbi Henkin. I will not be giving more than a cursory summary of the article, so please be prepared. (see 3 links below) All the best, Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder Qeri’at ha-Torah by Women: A Halakhic Analysis Rabbi Mendel Shapiro Abstract : Mendel Shapiro offers a comprehensive review and analysis of the halakhic issues raised by women's participation in qeri'at ha-Torah (public Torah reading) in a traditional minyan (quorum) of men. The author that the only tenable halakhic objection to women's aliyyot in such a service is the one raised by the Talmud—that the practice violates kevod ha-tsibbur (the dignity of the congregation)—and that there are certain circumstances where women's aliyyot should be permitted. Biography : Mendel Shapiro holds B.A., M.S. degrees from Yeshiva University and a J.D. from Columbia University. He was awarded Semikhah (Rabbinic Ordination) from Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University. Rabbi Shapiro practices law in Jerusalem. 973 KB - 52 pages CONGREGATIONAL DIGNITY AND HUMAN DIGNITY: WOMEN AND PUBLIC TORAH READING Rabbi Daniel Sperber Abstract: Since the principle of kevod ha-beriyot overrides that of kevod ha-tsibur in classic halakhic argumentation, this article argues that in congregations where women genuinely wish to have greater participation in the synagogue service and an inability to do so causes them hardship, women should be called to the Torah and read their portions should they desire. Biography: Rabbi Daniel Sperber is the Milan Roven Professor of Talmudic Research at Bar Ilan University and rabbi of Congregation Menachem Zion in the Old City of Jerusalem. In 1992 he received the Israel Prize, Israel's highest award and is the author of Minhagei Yisrael, a seven volume work. 79 KB - 14 pages Qeri’at Ha-Torah by Women: Where We Stand Today Rabbi Yehuda Herzl Henkin Abstract: This essay is a response to and analysis of the arguments presented in the previous article, “Qeri’at ha- Torah by Women: A Halakhic Analysis” by Mendel Shapiro. The author articluates practical and theoretical conclusions on the questions of women's aliyyot and Torah readings. Biography: Yehuda Herzl Henkin has published three volumes of responsa "Benei Banim," and the author of "Equality Lost: Essays in Torah Commentary, Halacha, and Jewish Thought" (Urim), and the forthcoming "New Interpretations on the Parsha" (Ktav). He lives in Jerusalem. 260 KB - 8 pages An invitation from Rabbi Gavriel Shalom everyone. Morah Yehudis, Caren Philips (Education Chair on the board) and I are committed to offering classes that give every member an opportunity to learn about something they find interesting every week. While our Monday night schedule will remain intact (as both classes are well-attended) with Tanya, Ma'ariv, and Rav Kook, we are both able to offer an additional class during the week. We thought it best to offer Unit-classes (like a 6-week class on the laws of Shabbat or a 12-week overview of women in the Tanach, etc) rather than offering only one class for the whole year, as attendance and interest tend to fade after a while. We want to know what you are interested in learning, and when. Here are some ideas: • The Siddur • Seasonal Liturgy • Women of the Tanach • The Prophets • Mishnah • Gemarra • Midrash • Laws of _________ • Parsha • Pirkei Avot • Vegetarianism • Mussar • 'The Classics' Please respond with what you are interested in, and when you could attend. The more specific you are the better. Until we design our new schedule in the coming weeks, I will continue to offer my Tuesday night liturgy class, if anyone is interested. Torah rocks! Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder |
Last modified: 1:43 AM 2/28/2008