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travel1 year ago•2 min saved

"Disruptive Passengers Force Emergency Landing of United Flight to Newark"

A United Airlines flight from London to Newark made an emergency landing in Bangor, Maine due to two allegedly drunk and disruptive passengers. The unruly passengers were removed by law enforcement, and the flight later departed for Newark. The incident, which involved observant Jewish passengers, occurred just before Shabbat. The two disruptive customers will be banned from future United flights, and the FAA attributed the emergency landing to a "passenger disturbance."

via New York Post |

#bangor-international-airport #disruptive-passengers #emergency-landing

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

The Kosher Debate: Rabbis and Robotaxis in San Francisco

The introduction of self-driving cars, or robotaxis, in San Francisco has sparked a debate among local rabbis about their compatibility with Shabbat observance. While some see the potential for these autonomous vehicles to offer mobility options for observant Jews who traditionally refrain from driving on Shabbat, others raise concerns about the technology's adherence to Jewish law. Issues such as the car's reaction to a passenger's weight or position, the need for passenger activation, and the overall impact on the spirit of Shabbat are among the considerations. Ultimately, the rabbis emphasize the importance of preserving the essence of Shabbat and caution against using technology simply because it is possible.

via The Times of Israel|

#jewish-law #observant-jews #san-francisco