May one daven or learn Torah in a hotel room that contains a Jacuzzi, such as a couples Zimmer?[1]
Yes. It is permitted to study Torah and Daven in such a room as the room is well aired and hence does not accumulate much steam, as well as that the room is designated for mainly other things.
[1] See Admur 84:1; Pischeiy Teshuvah Y.D. 286:6 in name of Chamudei Daniel; Ashel Avraham Butchach 84; Chasam Sofer O.C. 18; Y.D. 207; Binyan Tziyon 1:11; Ketzos Hashulchan 10:16; Minchas Yitzchak 1:54; Chaelkas Yaakov 3:89; Piskeiy Teshuvos 84:1
I work as a technician for an air-conditioning company and was hired to do some repair work for the churches air conditioning system. May I do the work?[1]
No. It is forbidden to enter a church, or receive benefit from it.
[1] See Michaber Y.D. 143:2; Shach 143:1; Taz 143:4; Mishneh Avoda Zara 16a; Kol Yehuda 28; Maharam Shick Y.D. 153; Maharsham 3:72; Maharash Engle 83; Darkei Teshuvah 6; Tuv Taam Vadas 194; Teshuras Shaiy 128; Igros Moshe Y.D. 1:68; Minchas Yitzchak Likkutim 70; Yabia Omer 2:11 Miluim; Vayan Dovid 3:52
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