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KosherLamp® MAX brand Shabbos Lamp
Introducing the KosherLamp® MAX brand Shabbos Lamp, where a simple twist reveals or conceals the light in this groundbreaking reading lamp, fully compliant with halacha for Shabbos use. This innovative lighting solution is not only practical but also an ideal addition to any room, making it a thoughtful gift for family members or friends. What sets the KosherLamp® MAX apart is its directed light feature, ensuring minimal disturbance to others, and it incorporates an energy-saving bulb with a remarkable lifespan, lasting for countless Shabbosim.
Listening to your valuable feedback, we’ve enhanced the KosherLamp® MAX to exceed your expectations. Responding to the desire for more illumination, we’ve MAXimized the size of the light window, providing even better visibility. To match contemporary aesthetics, we’ve given the lamp a modernized design, and with updated colors, the KosherLamp® brand Shabbos lamps now serve as beautiful accents to complement your home decor. Our commitment to user-friendly experiences remains strong; thus, we’ve made the KosherLamp® MAX even easier to use, addressing your preferences and ensuring an enhanced Shabbat lighting experience for all.
KosherLamp® MAX Features
MAXimum your Light on Shabbos and Yom Tov
- MAXimum size window
- 2X more light
- New modern design
- Makes it even easier to read in bed!
- Bright-white bulb included
Easy Twist Technology
- Even easier to turn
- Smooth twisting action
- The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp base won’t move when twisting shade
- When darkened, no light will leak
Thumbs Up Light Switch
- Easy-to-use thumb switch
- Quick flip turns power on/off
- LED or CFL bulb energy efficient
Great Gift Idea for any Occasion
- 10 lovely colors of your choice to decorate every room
- Safe to leave on for a 3-day Yom Tov.
- Great for late-night studying at yeshiva or seminary.
Rabbinical Approvals:
Before bringing any of our products to market, we consulted with leading poskim to ensure that they conform to all the halachic requirements. For example, we consulted with our mara d’asra, Rabbi Shlomo Miller in Toronto, when we first came out with our KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamps, and for each subsequent version.
All authorities would permit twisting the shade on Shabbos. It is similar to opening or closing a closet door in which there is a light burning on Shabbos. This is even the case where the shade forms part of the lamp. R. Neuwirth writes explicitly in Shemiras Shabbos: A shade which is made to direct the light or to cover it up altogether may be adjusted on Shabbath, even if it is made in such a way that it forms part of the lamp.
Shemirath Shabbath Kehilchathah 13:41b Rabbi Yehoshua Y. Neuwirth, In the case of KosherLamp®, the shade is NOT part of the lamp, it is a separate piece entirely.
- Rabbi Shlomo Eliyahu Miller – Rosh Kollel Avreichim of Toronto
- Rabbi Yechezkel Roth, Ztz”l – Beth Din -Kollel Bais Talmud L’horuah, Brooklyn, New York
- Rabbi Dovid Schochet, A’H – Congregation Lubavitch, Thornhill, Ontario
- Dayan Chanoch HaCohen Ehrentreu – Rosh Beit Din of London, England
- Grand Rabbin Michel Gugenheim – de Paris, France
- Rabbi Shlomo Eliyahu Miller – Kollel Toronto
Twisting the Shade
All authorities would permit twisting the shade on Shabbos. It is similar to opening or closing a closet door in which there is a light burning on Shabbos. This is even the case where the shade forms part of the lamp. R. Neuwirth writes explicitly in Shemiras Shabbos: A shade which is made to direct the light or to cover it up altogether may be adjusted on Shabbath, even if it is made in such a way that it forms part of the lamp.
Shemirath Shabbath Kehilchathah 13:41b Rabbi Yehoshua Y. Neuwirth
In the case of KosherLamp®, the shade is NOT part of the lamp, it is a separate piece entirely.
Moving KosherLamp® on Shabbos
While twisting the upper shade to control the light is permitted by all authorities, many poskim hold that the lamp itself (outer shade and base) is considered muktza. In the same way that a candlestick would be considered muktzah. However a lit candle may not be moved at all while it is lit because this may cause the flame to burn brighter or go out. With the electric lamp there is no question about the bulb burning brighter or going out, so it may be moved, however this must be done with a shinui. Therefore if you need its place or need to move it to change the direction of the light, this must be done with a shinui (not the regular way) such as pushing it with one’s elbow. This is the strict opinion as expressed in Rav Miller’s psak above. There are more lenient opinions. Please consult your local Orthodox rabbi for further direction.
The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp is made to accept either an LED 9 watts or less or a compact flourescent bulb (CFL) 15 watts or less.
Moving KosherLamp® on Yom Tov
A portable electric lamp… may be moved on Yom Tov, even while it is on, either for the purpose of using it or because one needs the space which it occupies, provided one is careful not to disconnect it from the electricity supply. (Shemirath Shabbath Kehilchathah 13:4)
KosherLamp® Source Sheets
Rabbi Reuven Spolter of the Young Israel of Oak Park in Oak Park, Michigan gave the shiur concerning the Halachos of The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp in response to congregants’ questions. (They followed our advice and consulted their local orthodox rabbi!) In his lively shiur he goes through in detail the laws of Muktza pertaining to The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp and explains the lenient opinion which says you can even move the base of The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp on Shabbos. Click here to read more…
Replacement Bulbs
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND USING LED BULBS IN YOUR KOSHERLAMP ® MAX.
The CFLs are hotter, thus making the bulb shade brittle.
Now that LEDs are common and cheap, we highly recommend using them.
PLEASE NOTE: The LED bulb must have a Maximum Diameter of 55mm (2.16″) or it will not fit in a KosherLamp® MAX brand shabbos lamp
Replacement Shade
This translucent, plastic sheet covers the light window in The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamps. It fits in:
- The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp MAX
- The Regency KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp
- Classic The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp
The replacement shade fits perfectly in The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp MAX. It can be trimmed easily with a pair of scissors to fit in Regency and Classic KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamps. Order now!
Replacing a cracked or broken shade is simple, just peel off the broken shade and pop in the new one. (Use pliers to handle sharp edges). No glue or tape is required, the shade holds against the curved inner wall of The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp.
FAQ
My KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp MAX, or The Mushroom KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp isn't working. (The light is either flashing on and off or wont turn on at all)
- Step One: Check if your Light Bulb is burned out or otherwise not functioning properly. If you have another KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp handy with a working bulb, switch the bulb from the working one to the non-functioning one and see if it works. Or you can get another bulb. For a replacement CFL: get one that’s 15 watts or less; for an LED, use 9 watts or less but it must be a size A15 or A17 bulb. (See below)
- If you have The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp MAX: If changing the bulb doesn’t work (and you have verified the bulb works in a different lamp) take a look at the on/off switch on the cord. On the reverse side of the switch box are two little screws. Sometimes, if those screws get loose they can affect the performance of your KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp. The switch acts as a bridge between the two lengths of power cord. When the switch is pressed to the On position, it connects the two wires and turns on the light. Sometimes the wire inside the switch box can get pulled away from the switch so there is a big gap and the switch can’t reach the wire. When this happens, you can push the wire back in place so the switch can connect the two wires and complete the circuit: ►Tighten one screw while lightly pushing the cord in towards the center of the switch box. Then push the other side of the cord in towards the center of the switch box while tightening the second screw. If you have tried the above and it still isn’t working properly please contact us.
- NOTE: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL Bulbs) are safe when used properly. Never use a lamp that has a broken CFL bulb in it. It is a fire hazard. This is the case with all CFL bulbs. In the event your KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp falls, ensure that the bulb is intact before using. Because all CFL bulbs contain mercury, please carefully follow the instructions from the EPA or Energy Star to safely dispose the broken bulb. As these organizations are always updating their instructions, please find their directions here:
ENERGY STAR FAQ for handling and disposal instructions.
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)- What to do if a CFL bulb breaks.
My CFL bulb is broken, what should I do?
First, follow the directions of the EPA or EnergyStar as shown in the yellow box above, as all CFL bulbs contain mercury. The type of bulb required for The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamps are called Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) or Energy Saving Bulbs. This type of light bulb is not being produced and used as much as in the past. They have been replaced by LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs, which are more efficient and do not contain mercury.
You can buy some extra bulbs and use them in your regular light fixtures too. You will save lots of money because they use beteween 75% and 85% less electricity than standard incandescent light bulbs. See EnergyStar‘s website for more information.
What Wattage should I select for a new bulb?
For The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp MAX:
You have two choices for replacement bulbs: Compact Flurescent and LED:
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs: Use a Compact Fluorescent Bulb (CFL) up to 15 Watts. If it is difficult to find a 15 Watt CFL bulb, you can use a 13 Watt CFL bulb. The new 13 watt CFL bulbs are more efficient and are equivalent in brightness to the older 15 Watt Compact Fluorescent Bulb. Because of this efficiency, fewer stores are carrying the 15 Watt bulbs.
LED Bulbs: Look for an A-17 or A-15 size bulb 9 Watts MAXIMUM.
PLEASE NOTE: The LED bulb must have a Maximum Diameter of 55mm (2.16″) or it will not fit in The KosherLamp® MAX brand shabbos lamp
For the MUSHROOM KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp: We recommend using a 13 Watt CFL bulb.
Before replacing the bulb, check the sticker on The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp cord to see which wattage bulb you should use. Originally, the Classic KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp used only 13 Watt CFL bulbs. Newer models, such as The KosherLamp® MAX brand shabbos lamp allow you to use 15 Watt CFL bulbs. PLEASE CHECK THE STICKER ON THE CORD.
**If there is no information tags or stickers on your KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp, use a 13 Watt CFL bulb.**
DO NOT USE A REGULAR INCANDESCENT OR HALOGEN BULB IN ANY OF OUR LAMPS. THEY WILL OVERHEAT !
Where can I get a new bulb?
We now sell our own KosherLamp™ brand shabbos lamp Light Bulbs. You don’t have to worry about which wattage to buy, these bulbs work in all The KosherLamp™ brand shabbos lamps. Just pick up The KosherLamp™ brand shabbos lamp Light Bulb, sold at many Jewish stores in North America or available from our website.
You can also find similar light bulbs at all major hardware, home improvement and lighting stores. They come in a variety of shapes; coil and tubular, and a range of wattages so look at the labelling carefully.
You can save a lot of money on your electricity bill by using CFL bulbs. Perhaps consider using them for lights that you leave on for Shabbat. Here is a Fact Sheet about the kinds of savings you can achieve.
Can I use a LED bulb in my KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp?
There are some LED bulbs that you can use in your KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp. The main concern is that it does not give off more heat than a 13 or 15 Watt CFL bulb. We recommend an LED bulb that is 9 Watts or less. Do not try an LED bulb with a higher wattage than 9 Watts. Look for an A-17 or A-15 size bulb
PLEASE NOTE: The LED bulb must have a Maximum Diameter of 55mm (2.16″) or it will not fit in a KosherLamp® MAX brand shabbos lamp.
I live in North America. Can I use my KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp in Israel or in Europe, South Africa or Australia?
If it is The KosherLamp® 360 (or Travel) brand shabbos lamp, the answer is Yes! Otherwise…No.
The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamps with North American plugs and bulbs will not work in Israel because the voltage is different. We do not recommend using any transformers to make The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamps compatible and any such use will void the warranty. Fortunately, we have produced The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamps with the appropriate plugs and voltages for Israel, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia. Please see the list of distributors to get The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp for the country you need.
I live OUTSIDE North America. Is there a KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp I can use in my country?
Yes. Check our international distributor page and contact the one closest to you.
Where can I find a store that sells The KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp in my area?
Go to our list of stores or browse the interactive map. Click here for the list and map
Isn't it Muktzah, How can I move my KosherLamp® brand shabbos lamp on Shabbos?
KosherLamp® MAX is 100% kosher and can be used without fear of shabbos violation.
Click here to read the halacha section.
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