Top Document: soc.culture.jewish FAQ: Jewish Thought (6/12) Previous Document: Question 12.4: Does modern science contradict liberal readings of the Torah? Next Document: Question 12.6: I've heard that Jews consider themselves "chosen." What does that mean? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Answer: Definitely! The [5]Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists ([6]http://www.aojs.org/) publishes a quarterly, Intercom, that deals with ethical, technical, practical, and philosophical issues. You can contact AOJS at [7]INFO@AOJS.ORG There is an institute in Israel devoted to using modern technology within Halachic constraints. One example of their products is a Sabbath telephone that doctors can use in an emergency without fear of violating the laws of the Torah. Tzomet (Tzivtei Mada V'Torah), a similar institute in Gush Etzion, can be reached at: Tzomet Alon Shvut Gush Etzion 90940 ISRAEL TEL +972-2-931-442 FAX +972-2-931-889 User Contributions:Top Document: soc.culture.jewish FAQ: Jewish Thought (6/12) Previous Document: Question 12.4: Does modern science contradict liberal readings of the Torah? Next Document: Question 12.6: I've heard that Jews consider themselves "chosen." What does that mean? Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: SCJ FAQ Maintainer <maintainer@scjfaq.org>
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