Scientific and Technological Institute for Halakha

Conducting surveys on the scope of scientific, technological and economic problems in Israel and the diaspora related to the practice of Jewish law. Conducting technological and scientific research to find practical solutions aligned with Jewish law for these problems. Clarifying Jewish law regarding fundamental technological processes, medical issues, economics, public services. Formulating Jewish legal rulings of findings and practical solutions to preserve the Sabbath and Torah law in order to enable agreed rulings by Torah authorities on these matters. Raising all issues before rabbis and Torah scholars to increase awareness of their ongoing relevance, to point out existing possibilities for finding solutions and to encourage agreed rulings. Providing scientific and technological consultation to those who rule on Jewish law. Encouraging government agreements that will ensure practical implementation of the Institute's findings. Persuading factories and public and private institutions to adopt the Institute's solutions. Providing explanations on manufacturing processes, investigations of objects and materials—their composition and properties, creating alternatives for operation in factories, transportation, communications and public services in accordance with Jewish law requirements. The organization's goals are goals of religion, culture, education and science only and not for the purpose of profit, and none of its members have the right to benefit from the organization's assets or profits, except for salary, wages or other expenses. Developing curricula, establishing laboratories, producing learning materials, holding study days, lessons, lectures, courses, workshops, training sessions and seminars on the above topics