Extinguishing a Candle with the Mouth
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Question
Is it permissible to extinguish a candle by blowing on it with the mouth?
Answer
One who extinguishes a candle with his mouth bears responsibility if he holds the candle in his hand. – Candles on a cake and similar should be extinguished by waving the hand. This also applies to a Chanukah candle after half an hour and a Havdalah candle.
Source
Chupat Eliyahu Rabbah at the end of 'Reshit Chochmah'.
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