Does the prohibition of reading by candlelight on Shabbat apply to a wax candle?
Synopsis
The Mechaber extends the prohibition to wax candles. The Taz and Magen Avraham (citing Rosh MiLunil/Bach in name of Maharshal) say the custom is to be lenient with wax candles since tilting does not apply, though there is a concern of trimming the wick (michut). The Gra holds that tilting applies even to wax candles.
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