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
