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Hasidic Photographer Quits WhatsApp After Rabbi's Remarks
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Originalבגלל דברי האדמו"ר בהקפות: ההחלטה "הקשה" של הצלם החסידי | צפו
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- Photographer Moshe Goldstein is leaving WhatsApp for a kosher phone.
- The decision follows remarks by the Rebbe of Sanz.
- Goldstein cited livelihood concerns but prioritized a calmer life.
- The move reflects a trend of limiting smartphone use in the Haredi community.
Hasidic photographer Moshe Goldstein has decided to disconnect from WhatsApp and switch to a kosher phone, following remarks made by the Rebbe of Sanz during the Hakafot Shniyot (Second Hakafot) ceremony. Goldstein acknowledged that the decision is difficult for him, as WhatsApp is a tool for his livelihood. However, he stated that it is possible to live a calmer life through email and to ensure he is present for his children. The move highlights a growing trend among some in the ultra-Orthodox community to limit smartphone use due to concerns about content and its impact on religious observance.
