The Zomet Institute (Hebrew: מכון צומת, Makhon Tzomet, Tzomet being an acronym for Tzevtei Mada veTorah (Hebrew: צוותי מדע ותורה), lit. Teams of Science and Torah) is an Israeli high-tech non-profit organization specializing in IT equipment and electronic appliances designed to meet Halakha.
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| Founded | 1977 |
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| Founder | Rabbi Yisrael Rozen |
| Focus | Halakha, Technology, Medicine |
| Location | |
Area served | Global |
| Method | Research & development of halachicly compliant technology. |
| Website | www |
The company
editThe Zomet Institute was established in Alon Shvut by Yisrael Rosen (1941-2017), who also founded and headed the Administration of Conversion to Judaism of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.[1] Later, he served as a Dayan - Rabbinic Judge on the Beit Din for Conversion.[2]
The company has developed solutions for operating electrical appliances on the Shabbat and other Jewish holidays. Appliances made by the institute are used in Jewish observant homes,[3][4] as well as in public organizations such as hospitals,[5] the Israel Police[6] and the Israel Defense Forces.[7][8]
Although the Zomet Institute is affiliated with Modern Orthodox Judaism,[9] Rozen often consults other rabbis and his halachic rulings have received endorsements from authorities including the late Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach[10][11] and Rabbi Yehoshua Neuwirth.[12]
See also
editSabbath Mode - For features implemented with the same goal by manufacturers not necessarily associated with Zomet.
Publications
edit- Tehumin - an annual compilation of psakim (religious rulings dealing with modern Jewish life, technology and law). Published since 1980 (5740)[13]
- Crossroads: Halacha and the Modern World - An English translation of Selected articles from Tehumin[14]
- Shabbat B'Shabbato - A weekly leaflet in Hebrew distributed for the past two decades in synagogues across Israel.[15] Shabbat B'Shabbato is also translated into English.
References
edit- ^ Guide for conversion to Judaism Archived 2008-10-04 at the Wayback Machine Israeli Government Portal
- ^ The High Court has gone crazy, Ynetnews, 31 March 2005
- ^ Bridgeport Scooter Business Motors Into Unorthodox Market Archived November 14, 2006, at the Wayback Machine The Saginaw news, 21 July 2005
- ^ How to be religious - and enjoy a Shabbat espresso Haaretz, 12 December 2007
- ^ A new use for old texts[permanent dead link] The Jerusalem Post, 30 March 2006
- ^ Haredi prisoner chooses jail over security bracelet Archived 2012-10-08 at the Wayback Machine The Jerusalem Post, 11 January 2007
- ^ מרכז חושן מציג: שבת-פון Archived March 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine IDF spokesperson website (in Hebrew)
- ^ Military mouse keeps Shabbat Ynetnews, 21 April 2007
- ^ NRP using state-funded newsletter for electioneering Haaretz, 2003
- ^ The Use of Body Metal Detectors on Shabbat Archived November 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Chidushei Torah 2007
- ^ ואף על פי כן - נוע תנוע Maariv, 9 September 2007 (in Hebrew)
- ^ הרב בקשי דורון: תורת ישראל תרוויח מנישואין אזרחיים Archived July 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine HaTzofe, 2006 (in Hebrew)
- ^ Tehumin Ohio State University Library catalog
- ^ Friedman, H.H. (2001) The Impact of Jewish Values on Marketing and Business Practices Archived 2008-07-03 at the Wayback Machine Journal of Macromarketing, Vol. 21, June 2001, pp 74-80
- ^ Who says print journalism is dying?[permanent dead link] Haaretz, 2007
External links
edit- Official website
- Bringing “Oneg Shabbat” to People With Disabilities, Noah D. Gurock, Orthodox Jewish Occupational Therapy Chavrusa
- Gadgets help Jews stay observant in modern world, Adrian Flucuş, Soft32.com
- Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Make Technology Work With Jewish Sabbath, New York Times
- Shabbat B'Shabbato in English