נשים בדיון הלכתי, ב; הנשמהJewish Legal Writings by Women, II THE SOUL
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1Contributions in this section probe the history and development of prayer and learning. Whether it be tzitzit, tefillin, or kaddish, the contributors attempt to resolve the apparent conflict between a woman’s active spiritual devotion and the established Jewish practice. Rabbis over the years have dealt with the issues raised here and, continuing in their tradition, our authors’ halakhic analyses are precedent setting.
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2Two central foci of Jewish life are prayer and learning. This section is largely dedicated to furthering our understanding of the role of women in these crucial components of Judaism.
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3The final essay in this section has everything and also nothing to do with women. It is dedicated to illuminating the role of kavana—intention in prayer and in the fulfillment of mitzvot. Many of the essays in this book are about issues relating to women while several explore questions equally applicable to women and men.