Validating the Halachic permissibility for KosherSwitch® has always been our primary objective.  During years of development, we've been privileged to consult with many Torah giants, who have analyzed, endorsed, and/or blessed our technology and endeavors.  Some have even provided crucial guidance on key design elements! More details are available on our website: Endorsements / Responsa / Lectures. As stated for years on the Endorsements page of our website: "Rabbinical text at the links provided may refer to varying degrees of permissibility, or contextual conditions ranging from l’chatchila (“a priori”) use at home to limited use within healthcare settings."

KosherSwitch® Technology: How Does it Work?

Like many inventions, KosherSwitch® technology employs simple concepts to provide indispensable benefits. Our technology is employs complete electro-mechanical isolation, and adds several layers of Halachic uncertainty, randomness, and delays, such that according to Jewish law, a user’s action is not considered to have caused a given reaction.  Many Poskim & Orthodox rabbis have ruled that the KosherSwitch® is not even considered grama (indirect causation), involves no melakha (forbidden/creative act), and is therefore permitted for consumer use. When "flicking" a  KosherSwitch®, all we're doing is moving a single, isolated, piece of plastic!  More details are available on our website.

We value our backers tremendously, but funding is not the only way to help make KosherSwitch® a reality.  We need lots of help spreading the word, and will thank you with more than a simple "thank you."  With our REFERRAL REWARDS, you'll earn 10% in cash or 15% in KosherSwitch® credits for funding that is received through your unique referral link.*  It's really simple -- no applications or setup needed.

1. Create an Indiegogo® account or back the KosherSwitch® campaign on Indiegogo® to create an account automatically.
2. Sign in to your Indiegogo® account (already done if you just backed us).
3. Use the sharing links on the KosherSwitch® campaign page to copy/post your unique referral link. Your social networks are a great start, but getting creative via emails, WhatsApp groups, texts, etc. will give you broader reach and increase your earned rewards.
4. Track your progress.  Click: Your username at the top right of the page > My Profile > Referrals. Watch your REFERRAL REWARDS grow as you share your unique link.

The KosherSwitch® Classic is a real product that's been beta tested in real homes, synagogues, and institutions for over 2 years.  These units are not early prototypes based on 3D printed parts.  They have been manufactured using production-ready tooling, injection molding, and SMT processes; all geared for high-volume mass production. The images below are actual photos of real, functional units.

KosherSwitch® is UL Certified.

The KosherSwitch® Classic wall switch being offered here has been tested extensively by the UL and is a UL Listed device (with a cULus rating).  With UL certification, you have the world's most respected body providing an independent assurance of our product's safety & performance.

KosherSwitch® is Patented & Trademarked

In 2011, KosherSwitch® technology received patent no 7,872,576 when the US Patent and Trademark Office agreed that it is a novel and innovative over any prior art.  The Israel Patent Office did the same in 2012. KosherSwitch® is also a registered word-mark trademark, the strongest mark available.

Use of Funds & Risks

Note: Does not apply now that our campaign has ended and shifted to Indiegogo InDemand. KosherSwitch® is now shipping so there is no risk to delivery of your products in a timely manner.

Since its formation, KosherSwitch Technologies Inc. has been working to bring its patented technology to market.  We've done most of the heavy lifting, utilizing private equity to fund operations, patents, R&D, engineering, prototyping, testing, safety certifications, and much more.  Now we're ready for mass-production, and seek the funds that will support our manufacturing/volume requirements.

Every tech project has risks, but we believe that we've mitigated most of those risks: We've waited until now to accept crowdfunding/pre-orders, because we wanted to ensure our ability to quickly deliver our product. After securing our UL listing, we're confident in our ability to do just that!

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FAQs

• How do I get to your website to learn more?
  During our Indiegogo campaign, our main website address (KosherSwitch.com) is redirected to our Indiegogo page. Use the following address to access our content-rich website: www.kosherswitch.com/live
• Does the KosherSwitch® Classic come with a warranty?
  Yes, a limited 1 year warranty is provided.
• How easy is it to install?
  Installation is straight forward: attach the KosherSwitch® wires to the wires in your wallbox using the supplied wire nuts.  An available A/C neutral wire is required. Installation guides are available here.

• Is this real? I get to control electricity on Shabbat?
  Yes, it is very real!  Many of the rabbis/poskim who have endorsed the technology agree that it is not grama (indirect causation) and is therefore permissible l’chatchila  (the ideal Halachic condition or ab initio). For more info, see our endorsements page.

• Does the The KosherSwitch® Classic require anything else installed, like a computer or a base unit?
  No.  The KosherSwitch® Classic is a self-contained unit that does not require any external devices such as base units, computers, timers, etc.  When we mention the device’s “computer” or a “micro-controller”, we’re actually referring to a tiny computer that’s included inside the switch’s enclosure.
  

• How does it work?
  See the 3D animation portion of our video, or our website for a more detailed explanation.

• Is the KosherSwitch® UL certified?
  Yes.

• Does the KosherSwitch® Classic require any programming/configuration?
  No.  Just wait for the green and flick the KosherSwitch®.

• How long does it take for the light fixture attached to a KosherSwitch® Classic to turn on/off?
  In Normal Mode, it’s instant.  In KosherSwitch® Sabbath Mode, there’s no way to predict how long it will take, since the device must go through one or more cycles, each with a possibility that it will fail to function as intended.  Typically, it will take “dozens of seconds” but sometimes, randomly,  it can take more than a minute or two.
  

©2015 KosherSwitch Technologies, Inc. Protected by U.S. Patent No. 7,872,576 and Israel Patent No. 188,499. KosherSwitch® is a Registered Trademark.