Wax Candles

Lighting Shabbos candles

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Question

Hello, The Mishnah in Shabbat mentions that one should not light with wax. This means that one should not use melted wax in a vessel as if it were oil. However, it is permitted to light candles made of wax. What is the difference between these cases?

Answer

Hello,

Wax does not draw properly after the wick when it is used as oil. However, when it is used as a solid candle, it burns well.

Source

Siman 264, Seif 3 and Seif 7, Mishnah Berurah Seif Katan 13.

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