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The purpose of the institute is to be a bridge between modern technology and [[Halakha]], the Jewish religious law. |
The purpose of the institute is to be a bridge between modern technology and [[Halakha]], the Jewish religious law. |
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Among the most notable activities of the institute is development of solutions for operating electrical appliance on the [[Shabbat]]. Appliances made by the institute are used in Jewish observant homes<ref>[http://myamigo.com/docs/common/saginaw.pdf The Shabbat scooter], ''Bridgeport Scooter Business Motors Into Unorthodox Market'' The Saginaw news, Thursday, July 21, 2005</ref> and also in public organizations such as hospitals<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1143498769075&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FPrinter Shaare Zedek Hospital - observing the Halacha], ''A new use for old texts'' The Jerusalem Post, Mar. 30, 2006</ref>, [[Israeli Police]]<ref>[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/jpost/access/1195008691.html?dids=1195008691:1195008691&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+11%2C+2007&author=MATTHEW+WAGNER&pub=Jerusalem+Post&edition=&startpage=06&desc=Haredi+prisoner+chooses+jail+over+security+bracelet.+Rabbis+disagree+on+whether+hi-tech+ankle+monitor+breaches+Shabbathi-tech Does hi-tech ankle monitor breach Shabbat], ''Haredi prisoner chooses jail over security bracelet'' The Jerusalem Post, Jan 11, 2007</ref> and [[Israel Defense Forces]]<ref>[http://dover.idf.il/IDF/News_Channels/today/2007/03/1802.htm מרכז חושן מציג: שבת-פון], at the IDF spokesperson website {{He icon}}</ref> |
Among the most notable activities of the institute is development of solutions for operating electrical appliance on the [[Shabbat]]. Appliances made by the institute are used in Jewish observant homes<ref>[http://myamigo.com/docs/common/saginaw.pdf The Shabbat scooter], ''Bridgeport Scooter Business Motors Into Unorthodox Market'' The Saginaw news, Thursday, July 21, 2005</ref> and also in public organizations such as hospitals<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1143498769075&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FPrinter Shaare Zedek Hospital - observing the Halacha], ''A new use for old texts'' The Jerusalem Post, Mar. 30, 2006</ref>, [[Israeli Police]]<ref>[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/jpost/access/1195008691.html?dids=1195008691:1195008691&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+11%2C+2007&author=MATTHEW+WAGNER&pub=Jerusalem+Post&edition=&startpage=06&desc=Haredi+prisoner+chooses+jail+over+security+bracelet.+Rabbis+disagree+on+whether+hi-tech+ankle+monitor+breaches+Shabbathi-tech Does hi-tech ankle monitor breach Shabbat], ''Haredi prisoner chooses jail over security bracelet'' The Jerusalem Post, Jan 11, 2007</ref> and [[Israel Defense Forces]]<ref>[http://dover.idf.il/IDF/News_Channels/today/2007/03/1802.htm מרכז חושן מציג: שבת-פון], at the IDF spokesperson website {{He icon}}</ref> <ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3389181,00.html Computer Mouse for Shabbat ] ''Military mouse keeps Shabbat'', Ynet News, April 21, 2007</ref>. |
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Since 1980 ([[5740 (Hebrew year)|5740]]) Zomet Institute has published [[Techumin]] (תחומין) - an annual compilation of [[psak]]im dealing with modern Jewish life, technology and law. |
Since 1980 ([[5740 (Hebrew year)|5740]]) Zomet Institute has published [[Techumin]] (תחומין) - an annual compilation of [[psak]]im dealing with modern Jewish life, technology and law. |
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The Zomet Institute (Hebrew: מכון צומת) was established in Alon Shvut, Gush Etzion by rabbi Yisrael Rozen.
The purpose of the institute is to be a bridge between modern technology and Halakha, the Jewish religious law.
Among the most notable activities of the institute is development of solutions for operating electrical appliance on the Shabbat. Appliances made by the institute are used in Jewish observant homes[1] and also in public organizations such as hospitals[2], Israeli Police[3] and Israel Defense Forces[4] [5].
Since 1980 (5740) Zomet Institute has published Techumin (תחומין) - an annual compilation of psakim dealing with modern Jewish life, technology and law.
References
- ^ The Shabbat scooter, Bridgeport Scooter Business Motors Into Unorthodox Market The Saginaw news, Thursday, July 21, 2005
- ^ Shaare Zedek Hospital - observing the Halacha, A new use for old texts The Jerusalem Post, Mar. 30, 2006
- ^ Does hi-tech ankle monitor breach Shabbat, Haredi prisoner chooses jail over security bracelet The Jerusalem Post, Jan 11, 2007
- ^ מרכז חושן מציג: שבת-פון, at the IDF spokesperson website Template:He icon
- ^ Computer Mouse for Shabbat Military mouse keeps Shabbat, Ynet News, April 21, 2007