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Reading by Candlelight

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Is it permitted to read or perform tasks requiring close inspection by the light of an oil lamp on Shabbat?

7 opinions across 2 eras

Reading and Inspection

Does the prohibition of reading by candlelight on Shabbat apply to a wax candle?

7 opinions across 2 eras

May two people read together by candlelight on Shabbat?

6 opinions across 2 eras

May one read by candlelight if another person is asked to watch that one does not tilt the lamp?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Appointing a Watcher

May an adam chashuv (important person) who never adjusts the lamp on weekdays read by candlelight on Shabbat?

4 opinions across 2 eras

May multiple people read together by the light of a bonfire (medura) on Shabbat?

4 opinions across 2 eras

May schoolchildren read by candlelight on Shabbat?

4 opinions across 2 eras

May one read the chapter 'Bameh Madlikin' by candlelight on Shabbat?

2 opinions across 2 eras

May one read from the machzor by candlelight on the night of Yom Kippur?

2 opinions

Yom Kippur Night

May one read the Haggadah from a book by candlelight when the night of Passover falls on Shabbat?

5 opinions across 2 eras

Passover Haggadah

May a teacher use candlelight to find the place for students to read and to review chapter headings?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Teacher Preparing Text

May one use candlelight to differentiate between similar-looking garments or vessels on Shabbat?

3 opinions across 2 eras

Inspecting Similar Items

May a butler (shamash) inspect cups and plates by candlelight on Shabbat, and does it matter if he is a regular or non-regular butler?

8 opinions across 2 eras

Butler Inspecting Vessels

Must children be covered so they are not naked in front of Shabbat candles?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Covering Children