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These rabbis are making an Orthodox case against AI. Will anyone listen?

JL;DR SUMMARY In January 2026, leading Haredi Orthodox rabbis met at a Lakewood yeshiva to discuss the growing influence of artificial intelligence, viewing it as a potential threat to their traditional lifestyle. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Haredi OrthodoxArtificial IntelligenceTorah StudyLakewoodTechnologyKosher TechnologyInternet UseShalom BayitRav Elya Ber WachtfogelCommunal Fast

Places mentioned

Lakewood, New Jersey, United States
"For this article, Louis Keene spoke to six Lakewood rabbis and community leaders, including three who were attendance at a gathering about artificial intelligence Jan. 4."
South Fallsburg, New York, United States
"Early morning prayers at Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe, also known as the Yeshiva of South Fallsburg."
New York, United States
"Haredi Jews take in the view from Citi Field at a gathering to discuss the risks of using the internet in May 2012."
Borough Park, New York, United States
"This year, if the yeshiva leaders follow through on their commitment, communities in Borough Park, Lakewood, Monsey and Williamsburg will observe a seventh."
Monsey, New York, United States
"This year, if the yeshiva leaders follow through on their commitment, communities in Borough Park, Lakewood, Monsey and Williamsburg will observe a seventh."
Williamsburg, New York, United States
"This year, if the yeshiva leaders follow through on their commitment, communities in Borough Park, Lakewood, Monsey and Williamsburg will observe a seventh."

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