It is forbidden to melt wax, such as in order to stick a candle onto a surface. [Thus, when preparing the candles on the second night of Yom Tov, one must be careful not to attach the candles to the holder through melting the wax.] Bookmark
If one transgressed and ignited a new flame on Yom Tov may he benefit from the flame?
If one transgressed and started a flame on Yom Tov he may nevertheless use the flame on Yom Tov.[1] _____________________________ [1] The reason: As the Sages did not fine one who performed a Melacha on Yom Tov to the same extent they gave a fine to one who did a […]
Lighting a candle on Yom Tov
It is permitted to light a candle on Yom Tov for the sake of using its light[1], or for the sake of a Mitzvah[2], such as to light candles in a Shul.[3] It is permitted to light candles in a Shul even after the last prayer of Mincha on the […]
For what purpose may one extend a flame on Yom Tov?
One may only light an item from a pre-exiting flame for the purpose of using the flame for [cooking] something that could not have been done [i.e. cooked] before Yom Tov without loss or diminishing of quality.[1] [If however, the food could have been cooked before Yom Tov without any […]
Havara – igniting Fire on Yom Tov
Although there is no Biblical prohibition against starting a flame on Yom Tov[1], nevertheless, it is Rabbinically forbidden to ignite a spark or start a flame on Yom Tov whether through use of wood, stones, or a magnifying glass.[2] It is however permitted to light an item from a pre-exiting […]
List of Melachos that may or may not be done on Yom Tov
Melacha Its law Amira Lenachri Same rules as Shabbos Baking Permitted with some restrictions Borer Similar to Shabbos in only some cases Building Same as Shabbos [Biblically] Carding/Niputz Same as Shabbos [Biblically] Carrying Permitted with some restrictions Cutting/Mechateich Same as Shabbos [Biblically] Cooking Permitted with some restrictions Destroying Same […]
If one transgressed a prohibition on Yom Tov, may he benefit from that food or item?
A Biblical prohibition: If one transgressed a Biblical command on Yom Tov, some Poskim[1] rule it is forbidden for anyone to receive benefit from the item on Yom Tov, just as is the law on Shabbos. This applies even on the second day of Yom Tov in the Diaspora.[2] These […]
Doing Melacha on Yom Tov for non-food related matters:
The Sages[1] received a tradition that all the Melachos that are defined as Ochel Nefesh, and the Torah permitted to be performed for the sake of food, are likewise permitted to be performed on Yom Tov for even non-food related matters.[2] It however is only permitted to be done if […]
May one perform Melacha on Yom Tov on behalf of a non-religious Jew?
A Jew who is a Mumar or desecrates Shabbos in public has the status of a gentile with regards to all matters.[1] It is thus forbidden to perform Meleches Ochel Nefesh on behalf of such Jews on Yom Tov.[2] [See Chapter 5 Halacha 5 regarding non-religious guests!] Some Poskim[3] however […]
May one do Melacha with food on Yom Tov if it could have been done before Yom Tov?
If the Melacha directly involves food, and one is able to benefit from the food on Yom Tov, and one is doing the Melacha with intent to eat the food on Yom Tov, then if this Melacha is only commonly performed for the foods of the immediate forthcoming meals, then […]
