The document discusses operating a business in a shopping centre that requires being open 7 days a week. While Jewish law prohibits work on Shabbat, the document analyzes opinions on whether it is permitted to hire a non-Jew to work on Shabbat due to financial loss. Some authorities permit this based on great financial loss, as long as the worker is paid and their work is clearly distinguished from regular employment. However, others note one should not deliberately put themselves in a situation where they will feel obligated to desecrate Shabbat.
The document discusses operating a business in a shopping centre that requires being open 7 days a week. While Jewish law prohibits work on Shabbat, the document analyzes opinions on whether it is permitted to hire a non-Jew to work on Shabbat due to financial loss. Some authorities permit this based on great financial loss, as long as the worker is paid and their work is clearly distinguished from regular employment. However, others note one should not deliberately put themselves in a situation where they will feel obligated to desecrate Shabbat.
The document discusses operating a business in a shopping centre that requires being open 7 days a week. While Jewish law prohibits work on Shabbat, the document analyzes opinions on whether it is permitted to hire a non-Jew to work on Shabbat due to financial loss. Some authorities permit this based on great financial loss, as long as the worker is paid and their work is clearly distinguished from regular employment. However, others note one should not deliberately put themselves in a situation where they will feel obligated to desecrate Shabbat.