Is it forbidden to kindle Shabbat lamps with invalid materials on Yom Tov as well?
Synopsis
Invalid wicks and oils are specific to Shabbat. On Yom Tov, all wicks and oils are permitted except for burning oil (shemen srefah). The Biur Halacha notes uncertainty about tar (atran) and balsam (tzri) on Yom Tov.
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