I have a question about the use of the elevator during Shabbat and the Chagim according to the Halacha. I have a daughter with Downs Sindrome whose vision has failed lately. She is not able to see the steps in the stairs, she fells downstairs every time we have to go up or down. I am 74 years old, and I have Arthrosis in my back and knees. We are in need to use the elevator Al Yadei Goy, in order to assist to the Seudot that we are invited in Shabbat be Chagim. Other way we have to stay alone at home. Looking forward for your answer. Sincerely.

An elderly lady who uses a wheel chair is going to be staying at an hotel during Shabbos where the bar mitzva of her grandson is taking place. Can she take the elevator if her caregiver presses the buttons? The caregiver was instructed before Shabbos to bring her to the hall at a certain time, and then bring her back to her room, she does not have to tell her anything on Shabbos. 2) Can someone else staying in the hotel use the elevator on Shabbos, if there is an attendant that already knows him and to which floor he is going and he does not tell him anything when he goes in?