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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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  • Measuring, Refuah, Shabbos
  • calling doctor, thermometer

Are we allowed to use a thermometer on Shabbos to check if we have high fever?

  Question continued: In my case, I went to the doctor on Thursday and I got antibiotics. I had 103.5  fever and the doctor said if I feel sick on…

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  • Measuring, Shabbos
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Can I measure baby formula and water on Shabbos for my baby?

  If there is a need to measure baby formula on Shabbos, one may do so. However it is proper that one should not be absolutely particular on the exact…

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Can one use a sand timer on Shabbos?

  Question: My children want to say Tehillim on Shabbos Mevorchim and will earn rewards for it. They will earn rewards by the amount of time they spend saying Tehillim.…

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  • Food, Measuring, Shabbos

Am I allowed to use on Shabbos measuring cups and spoons to make a dressing for a salad? A measuring spoon for baby milk powder?

1) Not permitted 2) If the baby needs an exact amount,then it is permitted. If, however, the baby does not need an exact amount, then better not to use. The…

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