Q&A: Downloading Books
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Downloading Books
Question
Is it permitted to download books by Jews from a pirate book site like LibGen, and is there any difference between Jews who observe Torah and commandments and those who do not?
Answer
It is forbidden to download books without the permission of the publisher or the author, whether they belong to Jews or non-Jews. It is against the law and against Jewish law.