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Put simply, the answer is no. But, to delve deeper, what are you using it for? To watch TV? What is the intent of the heart? To see how far you can go without "breaking the sabbath"? It depends.
Jewish AnswerAccording to the how Shabbat is observed in Judaism and the prohibitions against the 39 categories of work as specified in the Torah, it is possible to use electricity during Shabbat without violating the work prohibition.
Electricity can only be used in a passive manner. What does that mean though. Let's say you want to have a light on during Shabbat, you cannot manually flip the light switch to turn it on. However, if the light was already on it can stay on, in fact, turning off the light isn't allowed because that would involve breaking the electrical circuit. Alternatively, you could place a timer on the light to turn it on and off automatically at set times. This is allowed because you aren't actively turning the light on and off during Shabbat, you are using the light in a passive manner.
For the example of watching TV provided in the other answer, religiously observant Jews do not watch TV during Shabbat. The primary reason is because of the prevalence of music both in shows and commercials. Listening to and playing music is are activities that are not allowed during Shabbat.
Please keep in mind that the rules regarding keeping Shabbat aren't there to make our lives impossible. They are there to assist us in truly making Shabbat a unique day of the week where we set aside our daily lives for a day of rest that is spent with family and friends.
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What is a sentence using law?
Following the law is a good idea. You should not break the law.
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Where is law first mentioned in law of God?
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Who was upset about jesus healing sabbath?
The Jews accused Jesus of violating the Sabbath's "no work" law.
What did jesus do on sabbath day?
He violated Orthodox Jewish Law by working.
What do you become if you break the law?
If you break the law, you will be a criminal in the particular law-enforcement and will be penalized.
What is the antonym of uphold?
Break is one. As in Uphold the Law/Break the Law.
What has the author Robert Goldenberg written?
Robert Goldenberg has written: 'The Sabbath-law of Rabbi Meir' -- subject(s): Criticism, interpretation, Sabbath (Jewish law), Talmud 'The emergence of Judaism' -- subject(s): Judaism, History
Why we study ohm's law?
the entire branch of electricity uses this ohms law in building their circuits..........the voltage and current relations are being brought using this ohms law also many other laws are based upon this law only.
Does it matter if churches celebrate the sabbath day on Sunday?
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What happens in Singapore if you break the law?
if you break the law u go to jail
Are executions carried out on the sabbath?
The question is not specific as to who is executing (i.e. is this a question about Jewish Law, American Law, Chinese Law, etc.) as a result, it is hard to give a substantive answer. In America, executions typically do not take place on Saturdays or Sundays in order to avoid paying overtime for the executors. In Jewish Law, any form of execution requires an act of work (tying nooses, administering chemicals, etc.), making it a violation of the Sabbath. Additionally, executing someone is in violation of the spirit of the Sabbath which is intended to be restful and peaceful as opposed to violent. China does not care about the Judeo-Christian Sabbath.
