Job Emergencies on the Sabbath

satz · #1 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 11:14 AM

Would you go to work if there was a non-life threatening job emergency on the sabbath?

Say your workplace is burgled or there is a fire and you are needed to go in to oversee things and return order.

Is this considered an act of necessity?

Scott Bushey · #2 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 01:33 PM

Is there no one else? If not, I would have no problem as this could be seen as merciful to the need.

VirginiaHuguenot · #3 (**permalink**) 07-31-2005, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scott Bushey
Is there no one else? If not, I would have no problem as this could be seen as merciful to the need.

Assuming the care of this matter is according to your place and station, or other circumstance, this sounds very much like a matter of necessity/mercy.

[Edited on 7-31-2005 by VirginiaHuguenot]