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Using Shemitah Oil for Lighting a Fire

Question

Is it permissible to use Shemitah olive oil for lighting a bonfire in the open field?

Answer

Answer from our teacher, the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita:

It is permissible to use olive oil if there is no concern of violating the prohibition of destruction.

Answered 23 April 2025 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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