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Volunteering for Emergency Medical Assistance on Shabbat

Question

Is it permitted to volunteer at Yad Sarah’s emergency hotline on Shabbat or on Yom Tov?

Answer

Shalom u’vrachah 

It is permitted to volunteer there on Shabbat and Yom Tov. 

Source

Ruling of our teacher Rabbi Amram Fried shlita

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