Timeline for How can I become a Shabbos Goy?
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| Jun 28, 2017 at 1:30 | comment | added | msh210♦ | "what work a non-Jew may do for a Jew on the Sabbath": a non-Jew may do anything at all for a Jew on the sabbath (except for things that violate the noahide commands). | |
| Jun 27, 2017 at 14:56 | comment | added | HaLeiVi | The only outdated part is the idea of there being a designated shabbos goy, probably thanks to more reliable technology. But when people get stuck they stand on street-corners, awkwardly asking strangers if they are Jewish. One Shul I know of, in the neighborhood, has a designated shabbos goy sitting at the Shul. People know he is there, waiting to be helpful. And this is indeed a great service. | |
| Jun 27, 2017 at 14:33 | comment | added | DanF | "the idea is sort of out-dated". I disagree. Almost every shul has a custodian, aka a "Shabbos Goy". (Shtiebls tend to be a different story.) In my neighborhood, many people have either live-in servants or someone who comes in regularly to do things for them on Shabbat (such as serving meals, washing dishes, etc.) I think it's still quite "popular". | |
| Jun 27, 2017 at 14:27 | comment | added | DanF | "Air conditioning is considered health-related, because if things get too hot, people (especially the elderly, etc.) could faint or be exposed to other dangers.". I have to see what sources they get this from. This is does seem to be an absolute principle. I think the first idea would be to have people move to a cooler room, not to just simply allow a Shabbos Goy to turn on the A.C. Of course, a way to get around this is if the Goy turns on the A.C. for himself. | |
| Jun 27, 2017 at 4:24 | history | answered | ezra | CC BY-SA 3.0 |