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Using a digital screen in synagogue on Shabbat
Is it permissible to leave a digital screen in shul (synagogue) running on Shabbat and Holidays, or does it have the law of Shitrei Hedyotot, (documents, lists, letters, or other written materials which pertain to weekday matters and therefore are not to be used on Shabbat)? Also, is there room for concern that people may come to touch the controls on Shabbat?
Answer: It is permissible to leave the digital screen running on Shabbat and Yomtov.

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