Last week Robert and I spent a few days up in Atlanta and stayed at an Airbnb in a lovely old house facing our favorite park in the city, Piedmont Park.
I was fascinated by the beautiful refrigerator.
It is a Haier brand frig, and fascinating (at least to me), it has modes for sabbath observation for Jewish guests!
“During the Sabbath or Shabbat, and religious holidays in Judaism, there may be restrictions on certain activities that can extend to the use of appliances. Restrictions may include turning appliances on or off, using control panels or activating lights and sounds.
Sabbath Mode enables the operation of household appliances in compliance with certain Jewish laws. When appliances are put into Sabbath Mode, certain features may be modified or disabled to accommodate these religious practices.” whirlpool.com
What Sabbath Mode Disables
- Interior Lights: Doors can be opened without turning on lights.
- Ice/Water Dispenser: Deactivates the dispenser.
- Temperature Displays: Turns off digital panels.
- Alarms/Sounds: Disables door-open alarms.
What interesting doors.
NealEnJoy 
What a wonderfully observant and thoughtful reflection. It’s amazing how travel often reveals the small details we might otherwise overlook, and this beautiful Haier refrigerator became more than just an appliance — it became a quiet example of cultural awareness and inclusivity.
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