What is and isn’t allowed when using a Shabbos lamp?

 

Can one touch or move the actual lamp or only the top may be turned?

What if the top has broken off, may one still turn whatever is left?

 

Answer:

You may move the lamp לצורך גופו או לצורך מקומו if you need to put something in its place or if you need to use the lamp somewhere else.

There are opinions that are stringent not to move it unless כלאחר יד with one’s elbows or back of the hand.

You may turn the top even if it’s broken.

 

 

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