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Am I allowed to use solar panel stove on Shabbos? Thirteen Principles of Faith https://youtube.com/shorts/EbchCAvVFqw - - - - - BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | - - - - - Textbook for the Shiur: Commentary to Avot (Shemoneh Perakim / Thirteen Principles of Faith) https://moznaim.com/products/mishneh-torah-rambam?variant=6578496634922 Full lecture: Thirteen Principles of Faith 5: https://youtu.be/ORQVNZrAcNM In this intriguing halachic discussion, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner addresses a fascinating question regarding the use of modern technology on Shabbat. As solar energy becomes more prevalent in our daily lives, many people are left wondering how the timeless laws of the Torah apply to innovative devices like solar powered stoves and water heaters. The conversation dives into the fundamental differences between direct heat from the sun and energy that has been converted into electricity. Rabbi Lerner explains the traditional perspective on cooking with the sun, noting that placing an item directly in the sunlight to cook is fundamentally different from using a typical heating element. He brings practical examples that many families face today, such as using water tanks located on rooftops in warm climates like Israel. While it might seem simple to use hot water that was warmed by the sky, there are critical distinctions to be made when buttons, solar panels, and electrical conversions are involved. The discussion touches upon the specific conditions under which one may wash their hands or face with this water, and where the line is drawn when it comes to sophisticated energy systems. Can we truly consider heat generated through a solar panel to be the same as the heat of the sun itself? Or does the conversion process change the halachic status of the energy entirely? If you have ever wondered about the intersection of modern green energy and the laws of cooking on Shabbat, this segment provides essential clarity. As the Rabbi explores the nuances of these devices, he sets the stage for a deeper understanding of how we maintain the sanctity of our holy days while living in a high tech world. Explore the hidden complexities of solar heat and discover which methods are permitted and which might lead to a violation of melacha.