One of the few texts in Mishnah touching the subject of asking a non-Jew to perform a forbidden task on Shabbat. What is the origin and scope of the prohibition? Are observant Jews bypassing it regularly?

M. Shabbat 16:8: Non-Jew’s Work

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** Interested in subscribing to Rabbi Haim Ovadia's weekday emails on Jewish Law? Please send an email to rabbiovadia613@gmail.com with your full name, location, and a bit about yourself. How does a Rabbi weigh his responsibility to Jewish law, to the sensitivities of the people involved. Difficult questions are usually never black and white. We discuss intricate questions asked to Sephardic and Ashkanazi Rabbis of current and past generations and their responses. What was the philosophy behind their answers? Why were concessions made in special situations?

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M. Shabbat 16:8: Non-Jew’s Work

M. Shabbat 16:8: Non-Jew’s Work