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MB3 170b: Childbirth on Shabbos (330:1-3)

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

A women in labor is considered a חולה שיש בו סכנה and Shabbos can be violated for her. Having a Jewish vs. non-Jewish driver.

What other melachot can be violated for a woman in labor?

Assisting in the childbirth of an עכו"ם.

Practicing medicine on Shabbos.

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

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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