2007-12-19 06:22:02 · 8 answers · asked by Lian 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We leave it on. You may NOT benefit from somebody breaking the law on your behalf except in specific circumstances. So, you live with the light being on and have one restless nights sleep or find something to put over it. However, in most Orthodox houses the major lights are on time switches and they turn on or off from a timer within the electrical box. That way, even if a light is turned on in an area where it shouldn't be it will turn off anyway later on. The bigger problem is people turning OFF lights which should have been left on.
2007-12-20 01:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by allonyoav 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably leave it on.
But- Jews don't fear retribution from their deity as Christians do. Most practice their religion out of a sense of tradition and lifestyle. There is not inherent fear of eternal damnation that drives the practice of Judaism.
2007-12-19 14:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray more.
And, no, it's not supposed to be okay to pay someone else to do it for you. Shabbat is supposed to be rest for the servants as well. That's what the ten commandments say, or the mishna, or one of those books.
2007-12-19 14:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Repent...but I don't think they would do it accidentally...they actually hire people to turn the light on for them.
2007-12-19 14:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by aalma00 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If they feel that the day is ruined already...maybe they make a pork roast?
No. I'm kidding. They ask G-d for forgiveness and go on about their day.
2007-12-19 14:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Leave it on or get someone who doesn't observe to turn it off for them.
2007-12-19 14:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Turn it off again.....Jews make mistakes just like you....
2007-12-19 14:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you bored or just that ignorant?
2007-12-19 14:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋