Proud Sabbath observers who possess Alexa are not required to switch her off on Shabbat. What is halachicly forbidden, of course, is to use Alexa intentionally on Shabbat.
PROMPTS ON how to use the Alexa personal assistant are seen in an Amazon ‘experience center’ in California. (photo credit: ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/REUTERS)ByNEVILLE TELLERUpdated: