Here's a thought- What if a microwave or oven has an auto-time feature? Couldn't an observant Jew get around the rules by programming it the day before to come on and turn off on its own during the Sabbath?
Simply put, yes. The rabbi that lived across the street from me used to use timers to control the lights in his house on Saturday and holidays.
Hmmmm. My answer seems to have disappeared. The rabbi who lived across the street from me used to use timers to control the lights in his home on Saturdays and holidays. There were special dishes that were designed to be cooked slowly overnight in a warm oven that his family ate on those days.
Hmmmm. My answer seems to have disappeared. The rabbi who lived across the street from me used to use timers to control the lights in his home on Saturdays and holidays. There were special dishes that were designed to be cooked slowly overnight in a warm oven that his family ate on those days.
Food has to be cooked before the start of the Sabbath, therefore I can't use the automatic timer on my coffee maker.
It shouldn't be a problem, given the fact that timers are allowed for turning lights on and off in the house.
Mark