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Electricity
3 articles
intermediate
Electricity on Shabbat: Why and How It's Prohibited
Why do observant Jews avoid electricity on Shabbat? The answer is more complex than you might think. Explore the halakhic debates — fire, building, completing a circuit — and the practical solutions like timers, Shabbat elevators, and Shabbat mode ovens.
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intermediate
Shabbat and Technology: Ancient Rest in a Digital World
Smartphones, smart homes, and the ancient commandment to rest — how Jewish law navigates the intersection of technology and Shabbat, from Shabbat-mode ovens to the KosherSwitch controversy to the unexpected gift of digital detox.
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intermediate
Shabbat Solutions: The Elevator Question and Modern Technology
An exploration of the Shabbat elevator, automatic lights, electronic keys, and other technological challenges faced by Shabbat-observant Jews, including halakhic reasoning and practical solutions.
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