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

non-Shabbos elevator on Shabbat
Rabbi David Sperling | Adar I 2, 5774

Electric Bus Travel on Shabbat
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Kislev 16, 5774

Microwave light
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 28 Tishrei 5764



