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Type of Oil for Hanukkah Candles

Question

What type of oil should be used to light Hanukkah candles?

Answer

The preferred mitzvah is to use olive oil, but if it is not available, one should light with paraffin candles, which are commonly available nowadays, and if not, with wax candles.

Source

Orach Chaim 673, Azmera Leshimcha Hanukkah

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