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MB3 163b: Types of Illnesses for Which You can Take Medications on Shabbos (328:3-4)

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

Violating Shabbos for internal injuries. Dental emergencies and toothaches on Shabbos.

Giving medicine to a sick person on Shabbos if it won't improve the condition.

Taking medicine to avoid becoming sick (e.g. asthma medication).

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA is the Associate Rabbi at the Young Israel of Woodmere. He has been giving a Daf Yomi shiur for 30 years (available on YUTorah), and also gives a weekly gemara be’iyun shiur, daily halacha shiurim, and many other classes. An international lecturer on medical and halachic issues, Rabbi Dr. Glatt has autho...

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