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Israeli Company Receives First Halachic Certification for Smart Home Systems

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Israeli Company Receives First Halachic Certification for Smart Home Systems
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By ערוץ 7

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 22, 2026

What happened

Nisco Electric received the first halachic certification for smart home systems in Israel after rigorous testing and adjustments, allowing observant Jews to use home automation on Shabbat and holidays.

  • 01Nisco Electric's smart home systems received Israel's first strict halachic certification.
  • 02Certification was granted by the Scientific Technological Institute for Halacha after extensive testing.
  • 03Adjustments ensure no prohibited sensor activation or current changes occur on Shabbat.
  • 04The process involved collaboration between Nisco engineers and halachic experts.
  • 05This breakthrough enables observant Jews to use smart home automation in compliance with Jewish law.

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OrganizationsScientific Technological Institute for Halacha, Nisco Electric
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Israeli Company Receives First Halachic Certification for Smart Home Systems
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 22, 2026
Nisko Electric Gains Strict Halachic Approval for Smart Home Products in Collaboration with Halachic Technology Institute

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