Chapter 30
General Rules Relating to Actions Performed by a Non-Jew on Shabbath and Yom Tov
TELLING A NON-JEW TO DO AN ACT WHICH IS FORBIDDEN BY A RABBINICAL PROHIBITION
14.a. As mentioned in paragraph 1 above, it is generally forbidden to tell a non-Jew to perform a prohibited act for a Jew.
14.b. In the following cases, however, one may directly tell a non-Jew (and not merely hint to him) on Shabbath to perform an activity which is forbidden by a Rabbinical prohibition (but not by the Torah itself):
1) for a person who is slightly ill (as explained in Chapter 38, paragraphs 14 to 16);
2) to avoid serious loss;
3) in a case of great need;
4) for the purpose of a mitzva;
5) in honor of unexpected guests;
6) (in some, but not in all, cases) where a change in one of the circumstances would make it permissible
for a Jew to perform the same activity.
14.c. It is important to take note of the contents of paragraph 62 below.
14.d. The illustrations in paragraphs 15 to 21 below elucidate the application of the above rules in specific instances.
