The Zomet Institute

Point Of View

A Prayer of One who Suffers

The prayers of Rosh Hashana are written as a public prayer for which the sages had high praise. The following are examples of what comes from our lips on this Day of Judgment, which has aspects that are communal, national, and universal: "Let Your name sanctify Your nation Yisrael..."

Individual requests in the prayers are also presented in the plural: "Remember us for life...

This complex status is the main element of the Day of Judgment, where the individual is viewed as part of the community and each person is gathered into the overall group... To the complete article...

	Electricity on Shabbat

	Why is the use of electricity forbidden on Shabbat? What about changing the strength of an existing current?

	Buying a New Fridge?

	Once everything was simple, remove the bulb from the refrigerator - not a sweat. Can we do the same with modern refrigerators? Which fridge is preferred from a halachic perspective – a digital fridge or mechanical? When you open the door on Shabbat the fan works, is that all right? In these guidelines you will find general information on the subject.

	Electric Shaver

	Shaving with a razor is forbidden by the Torah law; however "scissors that are like a razor" can be used lechatchila. Which category does the electric shaver fit into? Rabbi Rosen, head of The Zomet Institute , displays laboratory photographs of razor blades in action, and draws the conclusions.

A New Innovation

Chagaz

The Zomet Experience

Electricity on Shabbat

Buying a New Fridge?

Electric Shaver