Chasidic Photographer Switches to "Kosher" Phone After Rebbe's Remarks
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Moshe Goldstein is switching to a kosher phone due to his rebbe's comments.
- The Grand Rabbi of Sanz encouraged followers to abandon certain technologies.
- Goldstein finds the decision difficult as his phone is vital for his work.
- He plans to use email to send photos to media outlets.
- The photographer is committed to following his rebbe's guidance.
Chasidic photographer Moshe Goldstein has decided to disconnect from WhatsApp and switch to a "kosher" phone, a device with limited technological capabilities, following remarks made by his spiritual leader, the Grand Rabbi of Sanz, during the "Hakafot Shniyot" (second Hakafot) ceremony. Goldstein explained in a conversation with Kikar HaShabat that the Grand Rabbi had promised a happy life to those who would forgo the technological means he discussed. Motivated by these words, Goldstein made the difficult decision to transition, acknowledging the challenges involved. He admitted that the change is hard for him, as the phone he is giving up is essential for his livelihood. To continue transmitting photos to media outlets, Goldstein plans to use email, stating, "One can live calmly through email, and also see that there are children at home." Despite the professional hurdles, Goldstein is determined to follow his rebbe's guidance, believing that using email will allow him to balance his work as a photographer with his decision to leave WhatsApp.
