Is it permitted to kindle the Hanukkah lights on Shabbat with materials forbidden for Shabbat candles?
Synopsis
It is permitted to kindle Hanukkah lights on Shabbat even with oils and wicks that are prohibited for Shabbat candles, because the Hanukkah light has its own distinct status and requirements.
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