Shabbat · Orach Chaim 278
Extinguishing a Fire on Shabbat
8 questions · 22 opinions
Is it permitted to extinguish a candle on Shabbat for a dangerously ill person to sleep?
4 opinions across 2 eras
For a Sick PersonMust one first attempt alternatives (moving the sick person or covering the light) before extinguishing a candle on Shabbat?
3 opinions across 2 eras
Prerequisite of AlternativesIf a non-Jew is available, should one have the non-Jew extinguish the candle rather than doing it oneself?
1 opinions
Using a Non-JewIs extinguishing a candle on Shabbat for fear of bandits or enemies permitted when life is at risk?
2 opinions across 2 eras
Fear of Bandits or EnemiesWhat is the Torah-level status of extinguishing a fire on Shabbat — is it a melachah she'einah tzerichah legufah?
6 opinions across 3 eras
Melachah She'einah Tzerichah…Is it permitted to extinguish or dim a light on Shabbat for a non-dangerously ill person?
2 opinions
For a Non-Dangerously Ill Pe…Is sleep considered sufficiently beneficial for a dangerously ill person to justify extinguishing on Shabbat even without proof that lack of sleep will cause death?
2 opinions
Sleep as Justification for P…Is it permitted to light a candle on Shabbat for a dangerously ill person after extinguishing one?
2 opinions
Relighting for a Sick Person