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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My BIL and his family are modern Orthodox and live in Israel. The rest of the family (including us) are reform. BIL won't let his kids skype with us or the grandparents during their Shabbat (obviously), but also when it's Saturday here (a different time, since the time change is so great. Obviously, you can't't speak for my BIL, but what is the explanation for is, other than to try to make us feel bad for our different beliefs?[/quote]

Bc even if you arent Shabbat observant, they believe its the Shabbat and cannot help/encourage you to violate the Sabbath.  When we have non-Orthodox guests over on Shabbat, they will often offer to help - i.e. I'll turn off the light for you, or I'll write that down for you, etc.  I wont allow them to help, bc whether or not they choose to follow the law, I still wont aid their transgression.  Please dont feel bad about it.  Its not a judgment of you, its just their belief that the laws apply to to everyone, even those who choose not to follow them. [/quote]

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