Men and Women in Prayer - Part 4 of 4

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By Lazer Gurkow

Rabbi Gurkow is spiritual leader of congregation Beth Tefilah in London, Ontario. He has lectured extensively on a variety of Jewish topics, and his articles have appeared in many print and online publications. For more on Rabbi Gurkow and his wrtings and talks, please click here.

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December 30, 2010

Prayer Isn't Required

The Rambam believes that prayer is a biblical obligation. The others believed it is a rabbinical obligation. The Sanhedrin did not debate this particular question.

Lazer Gurkow (author)
London, ON

December 29, 2010

prayer isnt required?

interesting. it is rambam who believes that prayer is required. i thought this was agreed upon by the sanhedrin. great information overall.

shira
phila

March 14, 2009

Gender and Obligation

Thank you for this talk. I am an older woman who has not yet married, and have prayed to overcome the obstacles of wrong learning that have kept me from freely enjoying my rights as a woman under Judaism. Your explanations have removed many obstacles and helped to illumine me as to the benefits of this life God has given me. I am realizing why I can praise God. In words this looks like a small thing but inwardly it is very great.

Nancy Walker