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Using Warming Candle on Friday Night

Regarding food warmers (the type that is used at functions)- it has a glass bowl that sits on a stand and underneath are tea candles. Would one be able to use such a warmer Erev Shabbos-Leil Shabos to keep food warm into Shabbos.

Answer:

If the food is fully cooked, it is permitted to use a “warming candle” on Friday night.

If the food is “improving” by being cooked more over the flame, it is better not to use it, though it remains permitted. For a warming candle, which only serves to keep the food warm, this will not generally apply.

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