Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Actions and Appliances on Shabbat
- Electricity on Shabbat
Question
Why are air conditioners allowed on Shabbat? They alter the molecular makeup of the air.
Answer
The air conditioner does the job on itself and it is not obliged to be Shomer Shabbat.
Rabbi Ro'i Margalit
Microphone on Shabbos for R. Soloveichik
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Nisan 5, 5779
Auto Dimmer on LED Clock
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 29 Cheshvan 5767
Electronic door lock
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Shevat 9, 5782
