Fringe Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 While thumbing through my refrigerator manual yesterday I ran across the following:The Holiday Mode is designed for the traveler who wishes to save additional energy or for those whose religious observances require turning off the lights and ice maker. I guess I'm naive but what religion could this possible refer to and why would the use of an ice maker and refrigerator lights not be allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Jews who observe Shabbat refrain from turning electricity or appliances on or off during Shabbat. Though some even refuse to open a refrigerator door, because it will activate the interior light, others are more lenient in this practice. I suspect that operating an ice maker is considered a violation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Thanks for the reply. I knew someone would know. I had never heard of such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 While oven shopping I noticed "Sabbath mode" on some of them, too (light won't activate, electronic display stays off). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Yes. Observant Jews. Those kind of religious observances are perhaps a bit more common than you might think. I've known several people who kept the Shabbat that way. I've heard that in some cities in Israel, the elevators automatically stop on every floor so you don't have to operate a floor button. Probably the preference is not to use elevators at all but in a tall enough building that's not always practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 there's also a 'kosher' cell phone, without the ability to send/receive texts, or take pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 there's also a 'kosher' cell phone, without the ability to send/receive texts, or take pictures.Wow I'm Kosher. I thought I was just behind the times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 there's also a 'kosher' cell phone, without the ability to send/receive texts, or take pictures. I have one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Greatest cell phone ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 As soon as my contact expires I'm upgrading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 As soon as my contact expires I'm upgrading. I always wondered who had signed a 20 year contract at $200 per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 If you are ever in LA, check out the West Hollywood area on a Saturday. You'll see tons of Jewish families walking. During the rest of the week? Not so much.But, Santa Monica Blvd. on a Saturday afternoon is a sight to see with observant Jews sharing the sidewalk with the party gays getting their drink on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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