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Special Arrangement to Allow Approved Email and Internet Access

by Yated Ne'eman Staff

A special arrangement has been made following concerted efforts by Vaadas HaRabbonim LeInyonei Tikshoret to allow the use of approved computer communications (email and Internet) for those in need of them in order to earn their living, without the spiritual harm they would be liable to suffer otherwise.

This week a Vaadas HaRabbonim delegation visited the home of Maran HaRav Yosef Sholom Eliashiv shlita, who said, "Preventing the stumbling-blocks caused by computers is an act of removing abomination and fulfilling the Torah commandment of `Uvi'arto horo mikirbecho'" (Devorim 13:6). He offered strong support for the campaign against the blight of undesirable computer use and the harm wrought upon Jewish homes.

HaRav Shmuel Halevi Wosner shlita was also pleased to hear about the development of the plan, saying, "Happy is he who has no need for a computer, and those who need computer communications should connect only through the program under the supervision of Vaadas HaRabbonim LeInyonei Tikshoret, and may Vaadas HaRabbonim, which led the present solution, be blessed from the Heavens."

The solution was achieved following extensive efforts to develop a sophisticated system to filter out spiritual hazards since in our generation, in waging its war, the yetzer hora is wielding computers and technology lacking all oversight. On the other hand, changes in commerce and office work now require many people make use of computers, including email and Internet, as a work tool to earn their living. People in this situation have expressed their regret over having to use such a problematic tool, with a sense they are constantly on the edge of a gaping abyss.

Upon learning of their quandary gedolei Yisroel shlita decided there is no alternative other than to seek kosher means to allow chareidim to engage in their trade without spiritual pitfalls and asked Vaadas HaRabbonim to seek a suitable solution, and following formidable efforts, a technological breakthrough was eventually achieved.

Internet Solution Offered by Rabbonim Where Necessary

 

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