Does one need to immerse the menorah in a mikveh?
No, since this item has no direct connection to food. 7. Is it preferable to use oil or candles? Oil is preferable since the miracle in the Holy Temple happened with oil. 8. Are all types of oil suitable? The most preferred type of oil is olive oil since the miracle happened with olive oil. If one cannot afford or obtain olive oil, one may use any other oil (or paraffin) that burns with a clear flame. 9. May some lights be lit with oil and some with candles? No, one should not mix the two. All the lights should be either oil or candles. However, one may use oil on one night and candles on another night. This is particularly relevant to a person who must travel during Chanukah and is unable to take an oil menorah. 10. Is solidified oil as good as liquid oil? Since this melts as it burns, it is considered equally good. 11. If one uses oil but the wick is coated with wax is this considered lighting with oil? Since the wax is part of the wick and melts immediately, it is considered as ligh
