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Rabbi Eliezer G: Welcome to the Rabbi's one on one chat room, how can I help you today?
candlelight: If I need to have a pre-existing flame to light candles for the second day of yontif [Ed. holiday], is it ok to use a yahrtzeit candle? I have never lit one before.
Rabbi Eliezer G: yes - that is ok
candlelight: It feels like it would be a bad omen to light a yahrzeit candle with my parents, thank G-d, alive. Is there an alternative?
Rabbi Eliezer G: if you ahve a gas stove you can light that
Rabbi Eliezer G: certainly if there is a pilot you can use that
candlelight: I think the stove has an electric starter.
Rabbi Eliezer G: then light ayhartzeit candle
Rabbi Eliezer G: and dont worry
Rabbi Eliezer G: it is commonly lit for this purpose
Rabbi Eliezer G: and does not carry any connnoration under the circunmstances
candlelight: OK, thank you. Have a happy and healthy new year
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