Childbirth on Shabbat - Taking the Children
Question
If a woman is in labor on Shabbat and needs to go to the hospital, is it permissible to call someone to come and take care of the other small children at home?
Answer
Shalom Rav
It is permissible to call someone to come and take them.
Source
According to the Hora 'ah of Hagaon Harav Fried, shlita
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