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Question
I recently moved into a building signed a 12 months lease in the US. The apartment building has key fobs for entry into the building.
There isn’t anyone manning the building main entrance and so to enter I must use the fob.
Is there any way to do this with Shabbat observance?
Answer
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Shalom,
This question involves full understanding of the electronic circuits involved and what takes place when this key fob is placed.
Since, I have very little understanding in this field, I suggest you refer your question to the Zomet institute, whose expertise is in all the electronic gadgetry and Shabbat.
https://www.zomet.org.il/eng/
They may also have a suggestion to circumvent the electronic issue.
To my understanding, there would be at least a Rabbinic violation of Shabbat to use the key fob. Therefore, you must find a solution.
All the best











