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One of the 39 Melachos of Shabbos is lighting a fire or adding fuel to an already existing flame. A closely related issue is [[Electricity on Shabbat]]. | One of the 39 Melachos of Shabbos is lighting a fire or adding fuel to an already existing flame. A closely related issue is [[Electricity on Shabbat]]. | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
# The Melacha of [[Mavir]] includes kindling a fire, adding fuel to a fire, or spreading a fire.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, p. 1197). See Gemara Krisos 20a, Beitzah 22a, Shabbos 120b about opening a door for the wind to enhance a torch or flame.</ref> | # The Melacha of [[Mavir]] includes kindling a fire, adding fuel to a fire, or spreading a fire.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, p. 1197). See Gemara Krisos 20a, Beitzah 22a, Shabbos 120b about opening a door for the wind to enhance a torch or flame.</ref> | ||
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==Practical Examples== | ==Practical Examples== | ||
# It is absolutely forbidden to strike a match or use a cigarette lighter on [[Shabbat]]. <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, p. 1197)</ref># It is forbidden to add oil to a Chanukia which is lit. <ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, p. 1197)</ref> | # It is absolutely forbidden to strike a match or use a cigarette lighter on [[Shabbat]].<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, p. 1197)</ref># It is forbidden to add oil to a Chanukia which is lit.<ref>39 Melachos (Rabbi Ribiat, vol 4, p. 1197)</ref> | ||
===Electricity=== | ===Electricity=== | ||
see [[Electricity on Shabbat]] | see [[Electricity on Shabbat]] |