May one read the Haggadah from a book by candlelight when the night of Passover falls on Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits reading the Haggadah by candlelight on Pesach that falls on Shabbat because everyone is familiar with at least parts of it, making it like reading chapter headings (which is permitted).
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