Due to fears of assaults of children and youths in mikvaos in the capital, the Vaad Tznius has decided to install security cameras in a number of mikvaos around the city. It is explained that only three rabbonim will have access to the video and this will be done under a heavy veil of security.
According to the Yediot Yerushalayim report, the cameras were installed near the actual mikvaos, showers and dressing areas. The first mikve to receive cameras is Shomrei HaChomos and it is explained the three rabbonim will only view the video, together, and in the event a complaint is received of an assault against a child. It is stressed their access will be permitted once the fingerprint reader identifies them.
The program is the response to more than a few complaints of assaults in mikvaos against children and youths. The rabbonim are hopeful the cameras will serve as an added deterrent to prevent attacks in the future.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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In today’s degenerated world such cameras are vital. It’s also necessary for those who send their young children unsupervised – who knows what they do there….
We’ve got a problem with people not being able to control themselves. It naturally does not bode well for our community.
You know there’s going to be a story that comes out about someone having backdoor access to these cameras and having the videos found in their draws.
So now, at what point do we say that children under Bar Mitzvah should not go to the Mikvah?
Cameras… Doesn’t smell like a good idea…