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A digital book and whether it is considered theft

שו”תCategory: HalachaA digital book and whether it is considered theft
asked 3 years ago

Hello Rabbi
Is it permissible to use digital books (photocopied copies of the book) that were photographed without the owner’s permission and distributed online?
Also, does the Rabbi allow reading his books in this digital form without purchasing the book?
Thank you very much.

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מיכי Staff answered 3 years ago

It is forbidden. Although some have permitted a small portion of the sea from the Law, it is not reasonable in my opinion (pirates like you conquered it).
No. By the way, the author’s permission is not enough. The publisher also has rights.

מוישה אופניק replied 3 years ago

Hello Rabbi,

Following the questioner, digital copies of some of your books have been published on this site.
Do you only allow those who have purchased physical copies of them to read them?

מיכי Staff replied 3 years ago

What appears here is certainly worth reading.

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