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Shabbat Matter - Photos of the Return of the Captives

Question

Regarding the captives returning on Shabbat, is it permissible to look at photos and videos of their return to the country, taken by Jews on Shabbat? Thank you very much

Answer

Hello Rabbi

Photos that are available for free viewing are permitted to be viewed after Shabbat.

Photos that require payment to view are prohibited forever.

Answered 16 February 2025 How answers are reviewed
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 318, Seif 1

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Amram Fried, shlita

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