For the Ilui Neshama of Avraham ben Ester ZT’L. Lehavdeel
For the Refua Shlema of Chai Yaakov ben Margalit shlit’a.
Translated from Yalkut Yosef Kitzur Shulchan Aruch:
1. It is prohibited to tell a Goy (non-Jew) to turn on the
light for the Jew’s benefit even if it is by using messages or by a clue. If
one fell in this situation, they are not allowed to benefit/enjoy from the
light and must leave their home. However, if the non-Jew turned on the light
without the direction/instruction of the Jew, one does not need to leave their
home. However, one still may not benefit from this light, even if the non-Jew
turned on the light both for himself and for the Jew. If one needs to pray
using this light (to look inside the Siddur and read the words), then they can
be lenient and benefit from this light. However, if the non-Jew turned on the
light only for himself, for a sick person or for a Katan (under Bar/BarMitzvah), then all can benefit from it.
2. If one has a fuse/electric problem in their home on
Shabbat and a blackbout happened, resulting in difficulty in the Kiddush and
the entire feeling of Oneg Shabbat was destroyed; then they can invite a
non-Jew for a cup of tea or a plate of food. When the non-Jew sits down, the
Homeowner should tell him he cannot serve him in such darkness because it is
proper. From this alone the non-Jew should understand to turn on the light and
then the Jew can enjoy from it as well. If the homeowner sees the non-Jew
leaving and is ready to turn off the light, the Jew can tell him not to turn it off.
SHABBAT SHALOM!
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