Eating Before Prayer

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Question

Can a girl, after reaching the age of Bat Mitzvah, who doesn't have time in the morning to recite the morning blessings, be lenient by reciting the short prayer 'Havineinu' so she can eat grains (not bread)?

Answer

Hello,

It is not necessary to say all the morning blessings; she can say some praise or request, such as 'Elokai Neshama'.


In this case, she cannot pray 'Havineinu', which is a prayer in place of the Shemoneh Esrei, 

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