Judaism at the click of a button: The project connecting artificial intelligence with tradition
Leaders of the media world, key figures from the high-tech industry, and the rabbi of the Savyon community gathered for the launch of 'Jewit - simply being Jewish': a digital platform that combines artificial intelligence and practical guides in four languages to make tradition accessible in real time.
An extraordinary meeting of the top tier of technology, media, and the community took place last night in Savyon, on the occasion of the unveiling of the new technological project by Rabbi Shmuel Bistritzky, rabbi of the settlement and Chabad emissary. The project, named Jewit, connects advanced artificial intelligence tools with the world of Jewish law and tradition, with the goal of making Torah and practical knowledge accessible, simple, and user-friendly for every user around the world.
Key figures from the local high-tech and business industry were present at the event, having come to support the connection between the world of code and the world of Jewish law: Dr. Ben Haklai, Vice President of National Technology at Microsoft Israel and a senior lecturer at Reichman University, who spoke about the potential of integrating AI in making deep knowledge accessible.
Also present were Ohad Plotnik, an entrepreneur and respected cyber expert, and Roni Morel, who represented the group of residents and investors who accompanied the project from its inception.
The platform: Tradition at eye level
The site is available in four languages - Hebrew, English, French, and Russian - and offers a complete package for daily life and the annual cycle:
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An interactive artificial intelligence engine - a smart AI chat that provides answers to questions about Jewish law and tradition in a clear and welcoming language, adapted even for those without a religious background.
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Personalized tools: a dynamic Jewish calendar and a digital prayer book.
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Human connection in real time: a network connecting to more than 1,000 rabbis around the world for direct answers based on geographic location.
"The project marks an era where the distance between technological progress and the heart of tradition has never been shorter. The fact that all segments of the public are gathering around such a platform proves the shared desire for a connection to heritage — you simply choose Judaism," concluded Rabbi Bistritzky.
