Hi,
After we have finished using the four species (lulav, etrog, hadas and aravah), we still treat them with respect. Their mitzvah is concluded, but they were mitzvah-items at one point.
Some extend this to the Hoshannot branches of Hoshana Rabbah as well, even though it was not used for a biblical mitzvah. One should not step on it, even if it is on the ground from its mitzvah use.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 664:8; Mishneh Berurah 664:28)
Chag sameach,
Mordechai
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Leftover oil and wax in the menorah
Hi,
The oil or wax which remains in candle-holders at the end of Chanukah should not be used for any other purpose. It should be disposed of respectfully, such as by burning it.
Note, though, that if you put in more fuel than was needed for the flame to last for the requisite time, and you had always planned to use the leftover fuel for other purposes, then you may indeed use that remaining fuel for other purposes.
(Code of Jewish Law Orach Chaim 677:4; Mishneh Berurah 677:18)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
The oil or wax which remains in candle-holders at the end of Chanukah should not be used for any other purpose. It should be disposed of respectfully, such as by burning it.
Note, though, that if you put in more fuel than was needed for the flame to last for the requisite time, and you had always planned to use the leftover fuel for other purposes, then you may indeed use that remaining fuel for other purposes.
(Code of Jewish Law Orach Chaim 677:4; Mishneh Berurah 677:18)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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