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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.

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