November 19, 2015 in In the News

The Benefits and Consequences of Today’s Technology

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teen on iphoneIn this segment of Savitsky Talks, Steven speaks to Dr. Eli Shapiro,  a social entrepreneur and creator of the Digital Citizenship Project that aims to teach children a healthy attitude towards technology. His article: “Take Two Tablets and Skype Me in the Morning: The Challenges of Our Children’s Technology,” will be forthcoming in the next issue of Jewish Action.

“We don’t have a mesorah in how to raise kids effectively when it comes to technology,” explained Dr. Shapiro.

Savitsky is the former chairman of the board and a past president of the Orthodox Union. Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute audio program with interviews and discussions that probe and explore contemporary Jewish life.