Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Channukah
- Candle Lighting
Question
Which is better to light Chanuka candles with, wax candles or with canola oil?
Answer
Oil is better since it is Zecher Lamikdash. Olive oil is even better.
Rabbi Ya'akov Ariel
Traveling on Hannuka
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Tevet 12, 5784
Chanukah candles
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Kislev 16, 5778
Chanukah Candle lighting at work
Rabbi Elchanan Lewis | 4 Tevet 5766
