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susanm commented on the word shabbes goy
(n) a non-Jewish person hired by observant Jews to perform tasks that are forbidden on Sabbath, such as turning on lights or adjusting the air conditioning.
April 7, 2009
john commented on the word shabbes goy
Hired, or just asked—I've done favors like this for observant neighbors.
April 7, 2009
sionnach commented on the word shabbes goy
Do you fix eruvs as well? (I probably meant eruvim, added Foxy, cherubically)
April 7, 2009