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Amira L’nachri

  • Amira L'nachri, Netilas Yodayim (Seudah)

What should one do if he needs to wash for Hamotzie on Shabbos and he has a little part of his nail a little disconnected (and its a Chatzitza)?

  He may ask a non Jew to remove it. Otherwise, he should wash without a Bracha, as well as eat while wrapping his hand in a cloth.   Sources:…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • Bikkur Cholim, hospital on shabbos

If I go into a hospital to visit a sick person on Shabbos, may the security guard print a pass for me on Shabbos?

  If it is important for the sick person that you visit, you may visit even if the guard would need to print you a pass. You may not stick…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Cooking, Shabbos
  • או"ח רנג

We forgot to plug in the crock pot of cholent before Shabbos…

  Question: We fully cook the cholent before Shabbos in a pot and then transfer it to the crock pot. Last Shabbos we forgot to plug in the crock pot.…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos

I live in an apartment building, and the only way to get it in is through an electronic door…

  Question: I live in an apartment building, and the only way to get it in is through an electronic door. I normally wait for a car to drive through…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Muktzeh, Shabbos
  • Electricity on Shabbos

How can I enter my building on Shabbos if the door can only be opened with an electric key?

  Question: I need an electric key to enter the building I live in (attached is a picture of the key). On Shabbos, they try to put something in the…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos

Amira L’Nachri: This past Friday night, we had a blackout, No lights and no heat…

  Question: This past Friday night, we had a blackout, No lights and NO HEAT, the upstairs tenant has little kids, so we tried to get a goy to call…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos

Is it my obligation to inform the Shul’s management that this act is prohibited?

  Question: I passed by my Shul’s Mikvah this past Friday night after davening, and I noticed that there was a steady stream of dryer exhaust/steam coming out of its…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • birth on shabbos

If I have a baby on Shabbos, can I have a nurse call my parents and leave a message on the answering machine?

  This should not be done under normal circumstances.   Sources: פשוט. ואין להקל מחמת שבות דשבות - להמקובל שהוא רק דרבנן ואכ״מ - במקום צורך גדול או מצוה דכיבוד…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • Electricity on Shabbos, lifnei iver

Is there any issue in causing a car slow down or stop for you on Shabbos?

  It’s not an issue (even if it might be a yid, rachmana litzlan).   Sources: שכשנוסע ממשיך במלאכת הבערה בלחיצה על הדוושה, ושכשעוצר יתכן אפילו שגורם לו למעט במלאכה…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • cleaning lady

Can a cleaning lady who comes on Shabbos fold laundry and put it away?

  Generally, she may only do that which is permitted for you. There are certain exceptions. See here: https://asktherav.com/non-jewish-help-on-shabbos-and-yom-tov/ Therefore, she may only fold laundry under the conditions mentioned here:…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos

Can I hint to a Goy to add light on Shabbos?

  Question: If needed, could one hint a goy to add light in our dining room when it's not completely dark (either due to candles, outdoor light, or not all…

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  • - עברית, Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • hospital on shabbos

איך להסתדר עם הדלת האוטומטית בבית רפואה בשבת?

  שאלה: שלום הרב. בשבת נשארתי בבית רפואה ביחד עם אמא שלי ובשביל לצאת מהמחלקה היה צריך לעבור דרך דלת חשמלית שנפתחת באופן אוטומטי. האם מותר היה - א) להכנס…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Measuring, Mivtzoyim, Shabbos
  • Covid-19, hospital on shabbos, thermometer

Can I have a Goy take my temperature on Shabbos so I can get into the hospital for Mivtzoim?

  Question: Many hospitals and nursing homes require that temperature be taken from each visitor when they enter. One of their staff members takes the temperature with a digital thermometer…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • non jewish workers

Can a non-Jewish freelancer programmer work for me on Shabbos?

  Question: I posted a Job on Upwork.com (a freelancing website) to develop some software (write code, test & fix, etc. using computers & servers). The freelancer I found mentioned…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos

My jet ski was filled with water by winds. Can I empty it on Shabbos?

  Question: My jet ski was filled with water by winds from the bay. Am I allowed to take out the water with a bucket and spill it back in…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • או"ח שטו

Opening a Standing Umbrella on Shabbos

  Q. Am I allowed to open a standing umbrella for shade on Shabbos if I am not moving it? Can I ask a goy to do it? It’s for an…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • או"ח רעו

If someone asked a non-Jew to turn on the light on Shabbos, can I not use the room till the end of Shabbos?

  You may use the room but don’t use the light.   Sources: ראה אדה״ז רעו, ב. ולכאו׳ יש לצדד להתיר השתמשות לאורו בהדליק לצורך סעודת שבת, שבשוע"ר שם סעיף…

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  • - עברית, Amira L'nachri, Shabbos

אסיפת זבל ע”י נכרי בשבת

  שאלה: מתגורר הנני בחדשי הקיץ בהרי ניו יארק, ויש פה סדר שאינני בטוח שעולה לכדי שמירת שבת: ביום שישי יש גוי שעובר כבכל יום לאסוף את הזבל מכל הבתים…

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  • Amira L'nachri, Shabbos
  • Amira, Shabbos, Tent

May one have a non jew dismantle a tent on Shabbos once an event is over?

  If there is a הפסד גדול or a צורך גדול there room for leniency.   Source: אמירה לנכרי בדבר שאינו אסור אלא משום שבות לצורך מצוה התירו-סימן ש"ז סעיף…

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  • - עברית, Amira L'nachri, Shabbos

שתי שאלות באמירה לנכרי בשבת

  שאלה: א) האם מותר להגיד לגוי לעשות בשבת דבר שיש מחלוקת בהלכה אם מותר לעשותו ליהודי? ב) האם מותר להגיד לגוי שיגיד לגוי אחר שיעשה מלאכה בשביל יהודי?  …

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