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When is a Yahrtzeit (memorial) candle lit on Shavuot?

by Mrs Dinka Kumer

  

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Question:

When should I light a yahrtzeit candle on Shavuot?

Answer:

The Yahrtzeit candle is lit on the second day of Shavuot.

On Yom Tov we may only light fire from a pre existing fire. Therefore, when lighting a Yahrtzeit candle on Yom Tov, it must be lit from a pre existing flame.

Ed. note: Please also read "When is Yizkor recited?" and also "When is a Yahrtzeit (memorial) candle lit?"


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Holidays » Shavuot
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