Havineinu, an abridged version of
the daily prayer (Shemoneh Esreh), was once a useful, well known
prayer said in pressing situations. Because it is brief, it is an
ideal prayer for dangerous situations where one's ability to pray
or concentrate on the longer text of the daily prayer is
compromised.
Yet, over the last several hundred years, the recitation of
Havineinu has functionally ceased. This book addresses the legal
analysis used to explain that change. This shift in perspective has
been gradual, yet the resulting profound change in the
interpretation of halachic texts has had a direct influence on the
understanding and practice of Jewish law. This book examines the
sources and processes that have shaped the contours of Havineinu
over time, exemplifying the subtle changes that occur in the
development of halacha as a result of chiddush --
innovation.
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