Halachot and Customs
Is it permitted to light a memorial candle on Yom Tov?
Is it permitted to light a memorial candle at the conclusion of Shabbat?
Question
With Hashem's help
This year, when Shavuot falls at the end of Shabbat, is it permitted to light a memorial candle at the conclusion of Shabbat?
Thank you
Answer
Greetings,
It is permitted to light a memorial candle for the elevation of the souls of one’s parents on Yom Tov (from an existing flame, of course). In any case, it is preferable, as a good practice, to light the memorial candle in the synagogue.
Sources: Hazon Ovadia Yom Tov (page 55).
With blessings,
Hillel Meirs
