Q&A: Reuniting with a Kidnapped Family Member on the Sabbath
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Reuniting with a Kidnapped Family Member on the Sabbath
Question
Have a good week, Rabbi,
Is it permissible to desecrate the Sabbath in order to reunite with a kidnapped family member in a situation where there is no danger to his life? For example, traveling to the hospital where he is being held. How would you act in such a situation?
Best regards,
Answer
I thought about this today. In my opinion, there is no permission for it.
What’s the initial assumption?