Electronic Keys

Asked by Adam · July 19, 2004 · Shabbat

Question

Is it ok to ask a non-jew to open the door to your hotel room with an electronic key? If so, why? If not, why not? Thanks

Answered by Chaim Yisrael Abadi

Yes, it is not a melacha. You are allowed to ask a goy to do this kind of issur, for Shabbos needs. CYA