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'Kosher’ cell phone launched
Rabbis approve new phones, which do not allow users to surf the Internet or access “indecent” services
TEL AVIV - The world’s first “kosher” cell phone has been launched by local communication service provider Mirs Wednesday.
The three new kosher devices, which have been approved by leading rabbis, are expected to hit the ultra-Orthodox market soon.
Rabbis approve
By HAIM LEVINSON and GIL KLIAN
New devices intended for ultra-Orthodox community, do not allow users to surf ‘net
Meanwhile, the phone would enable calls on Saturday, but only in cases of emergency.
Rabbis call for cell phone ban
Several months ago, leading rabbis called no the ultra-Orthodox public to refrain from using existing cell phones because they provide access to “tainted” content.
The rabbis later designated a special “rabbi committee for communication affairs” to examine proposals for a “kosher” phone.
In order to avoid imitations, the phone would display a special image when turned on. The device itself would also receive a “kosher stamp.”
