Phone Notifications on Shabbat and Holidays
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Question
Is it permissible to look at notifications on a smartphone that light up the screen with news updates on Shabbat or holidays?
Answer
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It is forbidden to look at messages sent in violation, as it involves deriving benefit from an action done in violation of Shabbat.
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