Shulchan Arukh Orach Chayim · Siman 278
Shulchan Arukh Orach Chayim 278 — English translation
Translation: Sefaria Community Translation. Section numbers match the Hebrew text above.
- 11. It is permitted to extinguish a candle to enable a sick person at risk to fall asleep.
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שיכול לכבות הנר בשביל החולה. ובו סעיף אחד:
מותר לכבות הנר בשביל שישן החולה שיש בו סכנה:
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