Hello Shalom,
There seems to be quiet the discussion being triggered from The Jewish Week article on "Half-Shabbos." I thought I might pass on to you/Lookjed these posts I compiled that highlight various vantage points a) from a post-high school educator b) a pulpit rabbi c) a parent d) and a statistical rebuttal of sorts from YU Research.
A Simple Solution to Solving The Shabbos Texting Crisis [
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Half Shabbos, Half Truths, Half Solutions [
bit.ly]
Half-Shabbos and Texting: What is the Parent's Role? [
bit.ly]
YU Institute - Teen Texting [
bit.ly]
May we use these insights to strengthen our resolve to enlighten the future generations of Klal Yisrael as to why celebrating a complete Shabbos is sacred.
Kind Regards,
Rabbi Michael Green
Overseas Director
Bnot Torah/Sharfman's
www.BnotTorah.com
www.RabbiMichaelGreen.com/Blog
