With What Do We Light

Place and order of lighting Hanukkah candles

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Question

Is it necessary to light specifically with olive oil, or can any oil be used?

Answer

All oils are suitable for lighting Chanukah candles, but it is preferable to use olive oil because its light is pure and clear, and it was with it that the miracle occurred. If one does not have olive oil, they should light with other oils. If they do not have other oils, they should light with paraffin candles [the candles commonly available in our times]. If they do not have, they should light with wax candles.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 673, Paragraph 1); Mishnah Berurah (Orach Chaim, Siman 264, Note 23); Azmera Leshimcha Bulletin (Issue 118).

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