A delegation representing the Rabbinical Committee for
Transportation Matters was received by HaRav Chaim Kanievsky
shlita at his home and received his blessings for
success in the efforts to protect travelers from immodest
entertainment on airplanes.
During the visit the delegation demonstrated their new
folding mechitzoh designed to hide the main cabin
screens from view in order to protect people from seeing
inappropriate images.
After erecting the mechitzoh — which can be
folded to 25 cm (10 inches) — on HaRav Kanievsky's
table, the delegation members asked whether it appeared
bizarre and would be liable to cause chilul Hashem,
but he allayed their concerns, saying "it's a kiddush
Hashem!"
They also asked him about non-Jewish travelers sitting behind
them who complain the mechitzoh obstructs their view
of the screen, but HaRav Kanievsky dismissed these concerns
as well.
At the end of their visit HaRav Kanievsky said he was pleased
with the solution the delegation presented to improve modesty
on airplanes and blessed them for success. For information on
flights without movies and regarding the mechitzoh
call 057-3155613.
