May one turn on the gas on the stove on Yom Tov if doing so releases a spark which ignites the flame?

Author: Rabbi Yaakov GoldsteinPublished: April 8, 2025

No. Accordingly, it is incumbent to remove the plug from the outlet prior to the start of Yom Tov, otherwise one will not be allowed to turn on the flame even if he has a pre-existing flame available.

No. Accordingly, it is incumbent to remove the plug from the outlet prior to the start of Yom Tov, otherwise one will not be allowed to turn on the flame even if he has a pre-existing flame available. [However, if one forgot to do so, then one may turn it on if he places a flame next to the gas in a way that it will light from the flame and not from the spark.[1]]

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[1] Igros Moshe O.C. 1:115; Nitei Gavriel 20:10

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