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The Shabbat module is a technology solution for Orthodox Jews who need to use an electronic appliance on Shabbat
Shabbat

Shabbat or Shabbos , is the weekly day of rest in Judaism, symbolizing the seventh day in Genesis, after the six days of creation. Though it is commonly said to be the Saturday of each week, it is observed from sundown on Friday until the appearance of three stars in the sky on Saturday night....
. The module usually overrides the usual, everyday operation of the electrical appliance and makes the operation of the appliance comply with the halachic rules of the Torah
Torah

The term "Torah" , or Five Books of Moses or Pentateuch, refers to the entirety of Judaism's founding Halakha and ethical religious texts....
. The Shabbat module is required in a few fields and sectors:

The Shabbat modules used by the general public usually make the electrical device work automatically with out any human intervene and disables any kind of sensor or switch that are prohibited to use on Shabbat.






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The Shabbat module is a technology solution for Orthodox Jews who need to use an electronic appliance on Shabbat
Shabbat

Shabbat or Shabbos , is the weekly day of rest in Judaism, symbolizing the seventh day in Genesis, after the six days of creation. Though it is commonly said to be the Saturday of each week, it is observed from sundown on Friday until the appearance of three stars in the sky on Saturday night....
. The module usually overrides the usual, everyday operation of the electrical appliance and makes the operation of the appliance comply with the halachic rules of the Torah
Torah

The term "Torah" , or Five Books of Moses or Pentateuch, refers to the entirety of Judaism's founding Halakha and ethical religious texts....
. The Shabbat module is required in a few fields and sectors:
  • The general public (refrigerators, elevators, water coolers, water pumps, dishwashers, etc.)
  • Institutions (ovens, microphones, coffee dispensers, etc.)
  • Medical and handicap (phones, keyboards, wheelchairs, scooters)
  • Security (petrol vehicles, metal detectors, biometric access control, etc.)


The Shabbat modules used by the general public usually make the electrical device work automatically with out any human intervene and disables any kind of sensor or switch that are prohibited to use on Shabbat. The solution for medical and security appliances sometimes meet the halachic requirements that are biblically mandated (D'Oraita), but not the halachic requirements that are rabbinically mandated (D'rabbanan). Therefore the Shabbat module in these cases are intended only for the individuals working in security or for medical/handicap needs. In a life threatening situation (Pikuach nefesh
Pikuach Nefesh

Pikuach nefesh is the principle in Halakha that the saving of a human life is paramount, overriding virtually any other religious consideration....
) there is no need for the Shabbat module.

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