Dishwasher on Shabbat- I know that you can't use a dishwasher on Shabbat, but I'm wondering if I can load the dirty dishes into it? Or perhaps I shouldn't be touching the dishwasher at all on Shabbat? More »
Driving to Synagogue on Shabbat- I enjoy attending synagogue services on Shabbat, but the rabbi told me that it's better to pray at home than to violate a prohibition of Shabbat. I couldn't really see how that’s more important than attending synagogue, which gives me… More »
Kiruv Drive- Is there a possibility to invite someone to our home for Shabbat dinner, if they are not Shabbat observant and will probably drive home after the meal? More »
Magnetic Card Locks on Shabbat- I’ll be staying at a hotel next Shabbat where all the doors have magnetic locks. Am I allowed to use a card to open my room on Shabbat? It wouldn’t be feasible to stay in my room the entire day. More »
Pedometer, Fitbit on Shabbat- My family has become very health-conscious lately and we all have our own Fitbits which we wear all the time. It has really helped us maintain our health. Is there any issue with wearing it on Shabbat? More »
Timers on Shabbat- There is a new guy in our Penn State group who has been coming to Friday night services, and also follows the crowd to my place for the Oneg Shabbos party. He is very curious and asks good questions. His… More »
Wall Camera on Shabbat- Right now it is not quite Shabbat in Los Angeles. I've have been visiting your Western Wall Camera site daily and find it very informative and "spiritually relaxing." I have actually copied one of the daily pictures and placed it… More »
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