Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha

When someone needs a non-Jewish caregiver there are many halachic issues which may arise and which the Orthodox Jew must be aware of. They include help with ritual washing, lighting Shabbat candles, trusting with halachic matters, pushing a wheelchair in a public domain, immersing utensils in a mikveh, cooking, handling wine, yichud, and much more. Join Rabbi Dovid Fink for this special series as he explores non-Jewish caregivers and halacha.

                                            
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October 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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Manifold halachic issues arise when you have an non-Jewish worker in the house. In most cases, the non-Jewish worker is a caregiver, but there are of course other situations where you might employ a non-Jew.

In this series, we will survey the principal sources, following the order of the Shulchan Aruch. This means first dealing with everyday issues, Shabbat, and Yom Tov (Orach Chayyim). Then we will survey issues related to kashrut, yichud, and mezuza (Yoreh De’ah). Finally, we will meet business and financial matters (Choshen Mishpat).

Today’s issues: Men hearing the singing voice of women and halachot surrounding eating a meal. Next we will focus on Shabbat issues, beginning with candle lighting.

A source sheet is available through the links in both WORD format and pdf. In class we will translate and explain these sources.

Handouts

Kol Isha and Meals -- pdf Kol Isha and Meals -- WORD Shabbat and Yom Tov Candles -- WORD Shabbat and Yom Tov Candles -- pdf

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October 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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Lighting Candles for Shabbat and Yom Tov

Asking a non-Jew to perform work on Shabbat and Yom Tov

Muktse

As usual, a source sheet is available through the links

Handouts

Candles Amira Muktse -- pdf Candles Amira Muktse -- WORD

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November 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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November 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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November 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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November 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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December 1, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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December 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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December 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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December 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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December 29, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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January 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Non-Jewish Caregivers And Halacha: Caregivers And Halacha

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Rabbi Dovid Fink

In addition to being one of Rabbi Brovender's first students, Rabbi Dovid Fink is an outstanding expertﾠand teacher of Halacha. Rabbi Fink received his Rabbinic ordination from ITRI and the Mir and was awarded his Ph.D in Semitic Languages and Linguistics from Yale University. Rav Fink has taught thousands of students from all over the world for over 35 years.