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Leading Lithuanian Rabbis Condemn Internet Use and AI at Emergency Tiberias Gathering
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 7 hours ago
What happened
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox residents gathered in Tiberias for an emergency meeting condemning internet and AI use, urging strict limits to protect community values.
- 01Hundreds attended an emergency meeting in Tiberias against technology and AI use.
- 02Rabbi Reuven Elbaz warned of technological threats amid community growth.
- 03Speakers called for reducing smart device use and limiting internet access.
- 04Rabbi Pinchas Erlanger forbade news reading and online shopping even with filtered internet.
- 05Rabbi Menachem Stein warned of spiritual decline from uncontrolled internet use.
- 06The event emphasized strict community boundaries and preserving traditional values.
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