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Blowing Out a Candle

Question

Is it permissible to blow out a candle by blowing air with one's mouth?

Answer

One who blows out a candle with his mouth bears responsibility if he holds the candle in his hand. It is preferable to extinguish it by waving the hand.

Source

Chuppat Eliyahu Rabbah at the end of the book Reshit Chochmah.

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