Ultra-orthodox rabbis in Israel are trying to crack down on growing use of the internet among their followers, saying that it is filled with "abomination" and is leading believers astray. But despite their efforts, the number of ultra-orthodox Israelis online is growing rapidly, while ultra-orthodox websites are proliferating.
Ultra-orthodox rabbis in Israel are trying to crack down on growing use of the internet among their followers, saying that it is filled with "abomination" and is leading believers astray.
But despite their efforts, the number of ultra-orthodox Israelis online is growing rapidly, while ultra-orthodox websites are proliferating.
The ultra-Orthodox community's senior rabbis have declared war on haredi websites, saying they contribute to corruption within the community. Is a harsh document obtained by Ynet Thursday, the rabbis denounce the websites - the majority of which are daily news publications unsanctioned by the ultra-Orthodox establishment - on grounds that they "pursue all manners of news and gossip that defame our public" and "spread slander, lies and impurities to thousands.
Is a harsh document obtained by Ynet Thursday, the rabbis denounce the websites - the majority of which are daily news publications unsanctioned by the ultra-Orthodox establishment - on grounds that they "pursue all manners of news and gossip that defame our public" and "spread slander, lies and impurities to thousands.
