On 9.4.18
We focused in a Chicago community-wide event
Let’s ensure we stay focused.
On September 4, 2018, led by our city’s Rabbonim, we gathered for an event that was truly historic. We focused on fortifying safeguards and decreasing distractions in today’s tech-centered world.
The mission of Project Focus is to encourage a communal culture change towards the use of technology in the city of Chicago.
Take on a Kabbalah
Take one step towards moving away from mindless technology use, and towards a focus on an area of life that really matters.
Focus on Tefilah
Focus Tip: I will have my phone off during davening.
Focus on Family
Focus Tip: I will spend quality time with my family, device-free
Focus on Children
Focus Tip: I will model proper device usage
Focus on Yourself
Focus Tip: I will carefully assess the kind of phone that I need
Focus on Community
Focus Tip: I’ll team up with other parents to postpone the age that chilren are given cell phones
Focus on our Future
Focus Tip: I understand that giving a child a phone is a serious decision
Focus on Others
Focus Tip: I will refrain from looking at my device during a conversation
Focus on Kedusha
Focus Tip: I will install a filter on every device I own
Focus on Sensitivity
Focus Tip: I will think twice before forwarding an email, text or picture
Focus on Education
Focus Tip: I will continue to educate myself and my family about the challenges of technology
Keep up the Chizuk
Harav Elya Brudny
HaRav Ephraim Wachsman
Dr. David Pelcovitz