What can be asked of a non-Jew on Shabbos?

The refrigerator light, the circuit breaker, the light switch, the air conditioner… these things happen one Shabbos or another to just about everybody. Or more serious situations like a trip to the hospital. What to do? Call the “Shabbos goy,” and problem solved. Is it that simple? Join us as we delve deeper into this often misunderstood area of halacha and learn what and how one may request of a non-Jew on Shabbos.

Featuring:

• Shiur by Rabbi Meir Mintz on the halachic background of amira l’akum on Shabbos, with source materials. (Available here for download)

• Q & A session with HaRav Yechezkel Greenberg

Submit your questions for Rabbi Greenberg below, or to agoldberger@mnkollel.org, or text to 301-651-6985.

Donuts and coffee available at 9:15 AM in the Bais Yisroel Bais Medrash- before the shiur only.

Please adhere to the Shul’s mask and social distancing guidelines.

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