Question
I have a non-Jewish business partner. For the last twenty-odd years he has accepted us not having the business open on the Sabbath or Jewish Holidays. But now, all of a sudden, he wants to be open 24 / 7. I know that this is complex, but, according to Jewish law, is there a way to run the business on the Sabbath (without me present, of course) while still owning it?
Answer
Thank you for your question. If the business is not known to be owned by a Jew, then there are ways that it can be structured so that all business done on the Sabbath and holidays will belong to the non-Jewish partner. Please contact a local Rabbi who is expert in these matters, and can better advise you in your individual situation.
Take care,
Rabbi Aaron Tendler