Mommy613

Look, the boy isn’t technologically savvy. He’s a very good and earnest boy, and in the past, his parents tell me, he made a deal with his menahel that he could use an iPod to record his Rebbe’s Shuir if he promised to step forward and own up if he even had any ta’ava to put even one video on it.

Sorry, but in this situation, I discussed it with the boys parents and they are ok with it. The Apple store is reserving us a iPad.

The topic i’m asking you to comment on is good Jewish iPad (or iphone) programs. We bought iTalmud. Does anyone know of others?

I’m sorry, Modetc., in English

Wolf, seriously, many people refer to their kids cousins (aka. your nephew) as “a cousin.”

Take care

To reiterate, this is a cousin’s Bar Mitzva present, and yes, i spoke to the boys parents. (My brother is his father) However, at this point, I am asking the oilam if they can help me discover any kosher programs for the iPad that can be downloaded from the Apple itunes store.

Also, for those concerned about the parental control aspect, these controls were built into the opperating system by Apple. The lady at the store pointed out that without the four digit passcode we ‘lock’ the settings with, the boy will not have any way to access the resticted items (ie. internet, meTube, getting new programs, etc.)

we went 2day but the apple store didnt have any. I’m trying to compile a list for the boys parents of programs that are kosher to download. Any submissions would be greatly appreciated. thank you yeshiva world

Volvie, you coming?

“Seriously, how do you know that more people became worse Jews because of Apple instead of better?

The Wolf”

Oh son, your support is much appreciated.

(kidding)

Firstly, i would like to ask whoever redid this site’s layout to take a look at the different compatibilities with different screen sizes. Some things are cut off on mine.

Second of all. We looked up the user manual on the apple site and it clearly states that you can TURN OFF SAFARI. Apparently, you can even TAKE AWAY THE ABILITY FOR THE USER TO INSTALL NEW APPS as well. Thank you for the comments boys but there is one issue I have with a lot of the posts you’ve given.

tomim tihye said: “Why not give him the money instead?

It can be in the form of a bond, too.

This way his parents can decide whether he needs an iTalmud program.

Is it your job to test how he will use his free will?”

I’m sorry, tomim tihye, but I see no reason to give a boy $ for his Bar mitzva at the expense of a much more unique and personal present. This isn’t a game console. This is something that he can use. Also, with restrictions, there is no argument that it will prove a distraction. Please elaborate.

Thirdly, Chag Sameiach to rp, I wholy agree. And Hashem is Everywhere, more info about what the program does and which mesechtas are avaliable would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot.

Lastly, Peerimsameach, tell me, does that boy have any sort of Parental Control? Hmm?

Everyone please write back and share your opinions. The bar mitzvah is tonight and if we choose to get the boy an iPad, we’ll take him to the Apple Store next week.

Parental controls are an option. We can mention that to his parents.

I am interested in hearing if anyone is (or knows anyone who is) using that iTalmud program on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Thanks a lot.

Hi, my son explained to me that some of the guys in his class get summer clothes but assured me that these were for home and camp and not the street. He said that he just wanted to dress casual and assured me this wasn’t going to make him a different person. he also brought back a 98 on a recent gemara test. I think that this proves that a yeshiva guy CAN own jeans. What do you guys say?

pookie, could u elaborate?

He’s a good boy, and I don’t want to bring to many rabbanim into this, he goes to a pretty good yeshiva. (i’d say which one but my husband says it is lashon hara). He’s in the lower shuir but wants to move up. He has no videos on his ipod. Has a kesher with his rebbe. You get my point, he’s a good boy.

I understand you think it would be best to speak to one of his rebbeim or his masgiach. I asked them how he was doing and got a fine report. Why should I be concerned here anyway? Jeans are a normal type of legwear for men. so what is really assur about them(I hate to say it but My dad wears them)? Is it just more “yeshevish” people putting down the working world. Why do jeans keep u from being “yeshevish” to begin with? i only started this thread bc my husband suggested it. But I had a talk with my son and he acted a little hurt that i seemed to be telling him he was wrong. Was I wrong to discuss it with him?

(Also, please don’t joke about this and lets keep this discussion serious.)