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Zomet celebrates 33
Zomet has just published its 33 Volume of Tchumin (HEB)
R. Rozen "it's YES to the Shabbat Elevator"
Rabbi Yisrael Rozen explains why the Shabbat Elevator is Kosher
Volume 1478 : Chukat
7th of Tamuz 5773 15/06/2013
  File for download - Translated by Moshe Goldberg
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ORLEVCoercion will not Lead to "Equal Sharing of the Burden"!

      What is the best way to teach a value system? Is it better to be "right" or to be "smart"? Should we try to force a system based on "all or nothing"? These are important questions. I sincerely hope that those who call for "equal sharing of the burden" (a meaningless slogan – there is no possible way to achieve real "equality") are not doing this merely in order to garner points in "media spins" for their own personal gain or for their party... To the complete article

The Zomet Experience

We invite you to our new interactive lecture hall. An unforgettable adventure about Halacha and Technology synthesized in modern living. 

Chagaz

A gas timer for Yom Tov

 

Installation and Operation

A New Innovation

An innovative technology developed at the Zomet Institute for opening doors with electric and magnetic locking systems on Shabbat via ‘current changing’

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.
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