Is any candle kosher for Shabbat candle-lighting?

Jewish law discusses different kinds of fuels and wicks which are invalid for use on the Shabbat, because the flame that they produce is jumpy and unstable. Therefore, there is the concern that perhaps one will try to adjust the flame to stabilize it - and this is forbidden on Shabbat.

All candles which are manufactured today emit a clean, stable flame, and are therefore kosher for Shabbat candles, even if they contain non-kosher (for eating) ingredients.

By Naftali Silberberg

Rabbi Naftali Silberberg resides in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife Chaya Mushka and their three children.

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February 10, 2013

To Yaron

That is indeed Rabbi Tarfon's opinion. But his is the minority opinion which is not the final Halachic ruling.

Eliezer Zalmanov
for Chabad.org

February 7, 2013

Is it not initially correct to light wicked olive oil according to Rabbi Tarfon?

Yaron
North

December 21, 2012

Candlesticks

Thank you.

Mandy Steinbrenner

December 21, 2012

Re Candlesticks

You can use any candlestick you wish! It is customary to use the nicest objects one has for Shabbat.

Chabad.org Staff
mychabad.org

December 20, 2012

Candlesticks

Are there special candlesticks(the holders) that need to be used on shabbat?

Mandy Steinbrenner
San Diego,CA

April 16, 2009

Frangranced candles

Are fragranced candles permitted as shabbat candles?

Anonymous

October 10, 2008

Lighting

I will be lighting Shabbat cnadles for the first time tonight. Thank you for teaching me how.

Anonymous
Ft Lauderdale, USA