The halacha states that one is required to desecrate the Shabbos in order to save one’s life. In this week’s Parsha we find an additional chiddush – even if it is doubtful if a life is in danger one must desecrate Shabbos. The source is the passuk which states, “But (ach) my Shabbos guard.” Chaza”l tell us that the word “ach” comes to limit the guarding of Shabbos to only when there is not even a doubt that a life would be in danger.

Rabbi Aharon Dovid Singer
Rosh Kollel, NMB Kollel
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