May I have an AI agent or robot perform work for me on Shabbos?
From Lemaan Yishmeu - Rabbi Braun by Lemaan Yilmedu
February 27, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 5
About this episode
Rabbi Braun discusses the implications of AI and automation on Shabbos, along with various halachic topics related to mourning and Purim observances.
In this week’s episode, the topics discussed by Rabbi Braun include: AI & Automation on Shabbos: May one program an AI coding agent before Shabbos to build or maintain systems (fix bugs, run a production line, etc.) while it continues working on Shabbos? Does the concern of avsha milsa (“noise-making”) apply to automated processes on Shabbos, and how is “noise” defined — is it the physical sound, or public awareness that work is being done? Is there reason to enact new restrictions on automated systems (answering machines, automated factories) because they may erode the spirit and kedusha of Shabbos? Shabbos Clocks: Are Shabbos clocks for lights and other appliances fundamentally permitted, and are there limits to what may be automated? When to Say “Shir Hamaalos”: On which days or situations should one say “ Al Naharos Bavel ” versus “ Shir Hamaalos ” before bentching according to Chabad minhag , especially given conflicting stories and rumors about the Rebbeim’s practice? “Ad D’lo Yada” on Motzaei Purim: When the Rebbe instructed one person at the Purim farbrengen to reach a state of ad d’lo yada and motzi everyone else, how was this still applicable after bentching and…
People in this episode
Host: Rabbi Braun
Topics covered
- AI and Automation on Shabbos
- Shabbos Clocks
- Mourning Practices
- Purim Observances
- Halachic Discussions
Keywords
- AI
- Shabbos
- automation
- mourning practices
- Purim
- halacha
- Shir Hamaalos
- Al Naharos Bavel
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Al Naharos Bavel, Shir Hamaalos
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