Protest Against a Non-Jew Fixing Electricity on Shabbat

Work performed by a gentile on Shabbos

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Question

Hello, Honorable Rabbi, What is the ruling on Friday night if the electricity goes out and the cholent intended for Shabbat consumption is on the hotplate, and a non-Jew is present in the house? Should one protest and prevent the non-Jew from restoring the electricity? With blessings and thanks

Answer

Hello, 

One should protest against restoring the electricity unless there is a sick person in the house or a similar situation, which permits a non-Jew to perform the task for a Jew. 

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 307

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