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Are Jews allowed to use public transit on Shabbat?
No, that violates the Shabbat.
Can you write during shabbat?
In traditional Jewish law, writing is generally not permitted on Shabbat, as it is considered a form of creative work. Observant Jews refrain from activities like writing, typing, and other forms of creative work during this day of rest.
Can Jews use a phone during Shabbat?
Religiously observant Jews will not use phones during Shabbat. The exception being if there is an emergency - medical, fire, etc. where lives are at risk.
Why are Jews allowed to play monopoly on Shabbat when it requires the usage of fake money?
The question answers itself. We're allowed to play monopoly on Shabbat because the money is fake.
Do Orthodox Jews answer their phones on Shabbat?
No, Orthodox Jews do not use phones during Shabbat except for major emergencies such as someone's life being at risk.
What food is not allowed during shabbat?
Religiously observant Jews will never eat non-kosher foods, regardless of which day of the week it is. Less observant Jews will make a point to eat kosher food during Shabbat. Non-observant Jews usually don't pay any attention to whether or not the food they are eating is kosher.
If you board a flight before shabbat is it okay to land on shabbat?
Religiously observant Jews would not board a plane if Shabbat were to start while in transit. The issue wouldn't be landing during Shabbat, the issue would be flying during Shabbat.
What does 'Shabbat shalom' mean'?
It means "Have a peaceful Sabbath". It's how Jews greet each other during Shabbat.
What things are Jews allowed to do at shabbat?
Anything that is not one of the 39 forms of forbidden creative work.
How do the Jews in Australia celebrate Shabbat?
The same way Jews in all other countries do.
Do some Jewish people marry on Shabbat during Saturday morning services?
Any marriages on Shabbat are strictly prohibited by Orthodox and Conservative Jews, and by reason of custom, completely discouraged by Reform Jews. Most Jews that marry on Saturday are secular Jews, and therefore would not be married during a prayer service.
Do Orthodox Jews have to keep their electricity on on Shabbat or do they have to turn it off?
Orthodox Jews only use electricity in a passive manner during Shabbat. This means that they can leave electrical appliances on over Shabbat or use timers that automatically turn such things as lamps on and off.
