Some things never change. In a conversation with some friends yesterday concerning AI they mentioned that you don’t really have to call a rabbi anymore, you can just go to AI to find out what the halacha. Similarly for medical issues even though AI always says at the end, they could be wrong. Another friend piped in that he would never use AI for financial and investment advice and everybody agreed. Made me think of the following: Rabbi Levi Yitzhak of Berdyczów is remembered as a famed and beloved hasidic master, who was willing to petition God for the sake of the Jewish People. Professionally, he served in the rabbinate, beginning in smaller towns before progressing to larger cities. There is no evidence to suggest that Rabbi Levi Yitzhak was a qualified shohet. Nonetheless, he responded to the butcher’s question with a simple “Yes.” The butcher was should lend twenty silver rouble to a person who I do not know?” The hasidic master retorted: “Let your ears hear what your mouth is dispensing! You don’t want to lend me twenty silver rouble because you don’t know me. But to slaughter an animal for you, you are willing to rely on me!
ME-Is the battle already lost?
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joel rich