My wife is due to give birth on succot and could go into labor any moment. She is worried that she will go into labor when I am at shul and will have no way to contact me. On Rosh Hashana, can I carry a phone in my talis bag so she can call me in case of emergency?
Also this will be an even more of an issue for Yom Kippur.
Answer:
You should not carry a phone in the Tallis bag.
Under the circumstances I would perhaps drop in at home every hour or so (if this is possible) to make sure that everything is okay. Also, you can make an arrangement with a neighbor or child of a neighbor that he/she will be available in case of emergency to go to shul and call you.
The birth should be be’shaa tovah, and best wishes.
