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Who is a Shabbos goy?
A non-Jew who is employed by Jews to work on Shabbat
When did the usage of the term 'goy' start to acquire the meaning of someone who is not Jewish?
From the first and second century onwards
What does the term 'Shabbos goy' mean?
Gentile worker
What types of work are prohibited on Shabbat?
Contractor work
Why do Jews employ Shabbos goyim?
To perform work that Jews are not allowed to do on Shabbat
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