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From Rabbinical School to Tech Innovator: The KosherOS Journey

Eli Samuel sits down with Jose Briones on the Moving Offline podcast to trace his unconventional path — from years studying for the rabbinate to founding SafeTelecom and Rebel Telecom, and what intentional, distraction-free technology can look like for the next generation. Eli's journey into technology began in an unlikely place: rabbinical school. As smartphones became increasingly common, his school wanted to embrace new technology while protecting students from inappropriate content and dist

Defeating Screen Addiction: Strategies for Success with Munur Shah

Rebel Telecom Co-Founder and CEO Munur Shah sat down with ActionCOACH UK to share practical strategies for parents battling screen addiction. The conversation starts with a stark question: have we become a society addicted to our screens? For Munur, the answer is unequivocally yes. He argue that our relationship with smartphones is not accidental. Notifications, rewards and algorithms use behavioural science to repeatedly draw our attention back to the screen. He points to the fact that people

Eli Samuel on Mission-Driven Digital Safety for Families

Rebel Telecom Co-Founder and CTO Eli Samuel joined the WYTPod to talk about his journey from rabbinical school to building mission-driven technology for families — and why the first smartphone a child receives matters more than most parents realise. Eli's journey into technology began while studying at a rabbinical school in New York. As smartphones became increasingly commonplace, the school was looking for ways to help students use new technology safely. Existing parental controls were provin

13 January 20262 min read

The Hidden Danger: How AI Chatbots Are Reaching Your Child Through Text Messages

As parents, we work hard to keep our children safe online. We set up parental controls, monitor app downloads, and have conversations about internet safety. But there's a new threat that's slipping past these safeguards entirely: AI-to-SMS bridges. What Are AI-to-SMS Bridges? You've probably heard of AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Normally, these require downloading an app or visiting a website—places where parental controls can work. But clever services have emerged that let anyone talk to thes

Welcome to the Rebel Telecom Blog

Welcome to the Rebel Telecom Blog — your go-to resource for navigating the complex world of children's digital safety. As parents ourselves, we understand the constant worry that comes with handing a phone to your child. The online world offers incredible opportunities for learning and connection, but it also presents risks that didn't exist a generation ago — from AI chatbots that bypass parental controls to apps designed to keep young minds endlessly scrolling. What You'll Find Here Our