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that does not coincide with Shabbat, the lamp may be moved but not unplugged, as moving a candle on such a day is permitted.) The restriction on moving candles may also apply to incandescent lights, which are generally treated in halacha as similar to fires. However, Shabbat lamps are lit by and only
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Practically speaking, a normal lamp could be covered with a towel or other object (according to some opinions) on Shabbat in order to minimize its light. However, the Shabbat lamp has a close-fitting cover which is much more effective and safe at producing total darkness.
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Shabbat lamps for children, such as the teddy bear pictured here, have features for covering the light without tampering with electricity. Under the bear's hat is a black shell that turns to completely hide the lightbulb.
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In addition, it is problematic in halacha to move a light because, historically, the most common lights were candles or other flames which could easily go out if moved. (This applies only to Shabbat; during a
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is a special lamp that has movable parts to expose or block out its light so it can be turned "on" or "off" while its power physically remains on. This enables the lamp's light to be controlled by those
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Jews who accept this use, to make a room dark or light during Shabbat without actually switching the
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governing Shabbat lamps that enable their use by those who permit controlling them during Shabbat.
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on or off, an act prohibited by Orthodox Judaism on both Shabbat and the Jewish Holidays.
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The lamp itself cannot be moved from its location due to the laws of
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This article is about the Shabbat innovation. For the candles, see
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