Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Various Subjects
- Animals and Plants
Question
Are you allowed to feed fish on Shabbat. What if a fish looks like it’s sick and about to die? What if you forgot to feed them before Shabbat, can you let a small child feed them?
Answer
The owner of the fish, or anyone responsible for their care, may feed them on Shabbat.

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