Hi,
May I
cover my urn on Shabbos, to keep the water inside warm?
The sages
of the Talmud were concerned that one who would try to keep food hot on Shabbos
might become disappointed in its heat, and turn up the flame without
remembering that it is Shabbos. Therefore, they created two decrees:
- One may not wrap a vessel containing food
or water on Shabbos, if this would preserve or increase the
current level of heat;
- One may not wrap a vessel containing food
or water before Shabbos, if this would increase the level of
heat.
Therefore,
one may not wrap an electric urn in entirety before or on Shabbos; the water's
heat increases on Shabbos, via the cumulative effect of the urn and its
wrapping. However, one may wrap the urn if he leaves part of the urn exposed to
the air, and this includes draping a cover in a way that it will not be flush
with the walls of the urn.
(Shulchan
Aruch Orach Chaim 253:1, 257:8; Chayei Adam 2:2:5; Mishneh Berurah 253:49; Aruch
haShulchan Orach Chaim 257:2, 4, 10)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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