Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Actions and Appliances on Shabbat
- Computers, Internet and Cellphones
Question
Is it permissible to use on Shabbat the computer that has being left on from friday before Shabbat, to play game or look up some information?
Answer
No. working the computer involves prohibited activity on Shabbat.
Internet streaming Shabbat services
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Tevet 4, 5780
Studying Shabbat, on my computer, on Shabbat
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 4 Tevet 5766
TV on Shabbat
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 10 Kislev 5764
