Hanukkah and Shabbath: Lighting Candles
Question: We know that we are not allowed to use Hanukkah candles. What is this potential that we are forming during Hanukkah?
Answer: This is a spiritual work symbolized by light. Therefore, these candles cannot be used. They are not for lighting but for reminding us of the symbol of this holiday.
Question: What is the difference between Hanukkah candles and Sabbath candles that we light on Saturday?
Answer: We can also use Sabbath candles for lighting, but Hanukkah candles are intended only for the holiday because it is a holiday of light. That is, the difference is in the reason why we use candles: either because it is for holiday or because we need light.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 12/10/23, Writings of Rabash Letter No. 68
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