The lights went on 💡 Who is right? (Question) #Torah #shorts
Sometimes, even with a thorough and detailed plan, things still go wrong. What should one do when inadvertently violating Shabbos and stuck in the situation? What would the sages guide us to do? Join BeEzrat HaShem. Learn with Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner. Study kosher Jewish ideologies and halachos. Leave your answer, follow the guidance of the Sages, and be Holy. - - - - 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 | - - - - #Torah, #Tanakh, #God, #faith, #laws, #rabbi, #morals, #ethics, #morality, #jews, #torahLecture, #lawsOfPurity, #LawsofJudaism, #BeezratHashem, #RabbiLevLeibLerner, #LearnwithLerner, #RabbiMizrachi, #HalachosofJudaism, #biblestudy, #selfdevelopment, #selfimprovement, #musarmovement, #lawsforwomen, #lawsofbrachot, #rabbiefraimkachlon, #rabbiyaronreuven, #jewishstories, #shabbatcandles, #torahstudy, #ConvertingtoJudaism, #TorahLaws, #ToviaSinger, #TorahTruth, #Hashem, #shorts, In this episode of our ongoing series, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner presents a fascinating and practical challenge that tests our understanding of Halacha in the modern world. The story follows a businessman named Ari who finds himself staying at a hotel over Shabbos. Navigating the complexities of contemporary technology, Ari carefully prepares his room to avoid any prohibited actions. He ensures the electronic door lock will not be an issue and addresses the motion sensor lights by unscrewing the bulb, allowing him to observe the holy day with peace of mind. After attending a beautiful tefillah at a local shul and enjoying an uplifting meal, Ari returns to the hotel in high spirits. However, upon entering what he believes is his room, he is met with an unexpected shock. The lights suddenly flash on, and he instantly realizes he has made a critical mistake. He has accidentally walked into someone else room where the door was also left slightly open. Now Ari stands frozen in a room that is not his, facing a profound halachic and ethical dilemma. If he exits, his movement will trigger the sensor to turn the light off, potentially violating the sanctity of Shabbos. If he stays, he risks being discovered as a perceived intruder, which could lead to a terrible Chillul Hashem. How should a Torah observant Jew navigate this complex situation where the laws of Shabbos and the reputation of the community are both at stake?
