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Siman 264 — Wicks and oils for the Shabbos licht

The Alter Rebbe's shitah on the 16 seifim that codify which materials are mutar or assur for wicks and oils of the Shabbos licht. Direct application to modern paraffin candles.

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Pedagogical introduction: Hebrew text of the Mechaber and Mishnah Berurah, flowing English translation, key concepts explained, practical cases and summary.

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Daas HaRav — Shitah of the Alter Rebbe

The Shulchan Aruch HaRav on this siman: 16 seifim and 3 Kuntres Acharon entries.

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