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Rabbinic approvals

Metsit Yom Tov was presented to several rabbinic authorities. Here is what they wrote and said: the original documents, in full.

Rabbi David Yosef

The Rishon LeZion, Chief Rabbi of Israel
President of the Great Rabbinical Court

Letter from his office 4 Nisan 5785 (April 2, 2025)

The Rishon LeZion shlita wished to bless you for the initiative of inventing the “Metsit Yom Tov”, so that it may be used on Yom Tov in accordance with the attached guidelines.
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To Mr. Moshe Ishay Messika.

We have received your request addressed to our master the Rishon LeZion, the Gaon Rabbi David Yosef shlita.

The Rishon LeZion shlita wished to bless you for the initiative of inventing the “Metsit Yom Tov”, so that it may be used on Yom Tov in accordance with the attached guidelines. He noted that it is advisable to test the device before the holiday, to make sure it works properly and to avoid any concern on Yom Tov. Likewise, it is appropriate to affix a sticker or similar marking on the device itself, with “Metsit Yom Tov” written prominently, as a distinguishing sign.

And all those who bring merit to the public, in Torah, in mitzvot and in keeping away from prohibitions, their reward is great.

With blessings,
Office of the Rishon LeZion, Chief Rabbi of Israel, President of the Great Rabbinical Court

Free translation. Only the original document is authoritative.

Hebrew text

לכבוד
מר משה ישי מסיקה הי״ו

השלום והברכה

קבלנו את פניתכם אל כבוד מרן הראשון לציון הגאון הרב דוד יוסף שליט״א.

כבוד הראשון לציון שליט״א ביקש לברככם על היוזמה בהמצאת ״מצית יום טוב״, כדי שיוכלו להשתמש בו ביום טוב כפי ההנחיות המצורפות. וציין כי מומלץ לעשות נסיון קודם החג כדי לראות שהמכשיר עובד כדבעי למנוע כל חשש ביום טוב. כמו״כ, נכון שתצרפו מדבקה וכדומה על המכשיר עצמו, שיהיה כתוב באופן בולט ״מצית יום טוב״ לסימן והיכר.

וכל המזכים את הרבים הן בתורה והן במצוות ובשמירה מאיסורים, שכרם גדול.

בברכה
לשכת הראשון לציון הרב הראשי לישראל
נשיא בית הדין הרבני הגדול

Rabbi Aaron Boutboul

Posek, regional rabbi of Hevel Modiin and president of the Beit Horaah “Yabia Omer”, an institute dedicated to the work of Rav Ovadia Yosef, of whom he is the son-in-law. Member of the halakhic authority of the Dorot Institute.

Letter of recommendation Iyar 5782 (May 2022)

All these elements allow use on Yom Tov since the flame lights itself, and therefore no prohibited situation of a new flame.
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I recommend this revolutionary device, which is called Metsit Yom Tov of the Blue Leava company.

This gives a halakhic option to light gas plate on Yom Tov without needing to use a candle lit the night before.

The lighter works with a timer, and lights up for a few seconds. It has a screen that shows the timer.

All these elements allow use on Yom Tov since the flame lights itself, and therefore no prohibited situation of a new flame.

This product gives a perfect technological and halachic solution.

The institute gives its blessing to the inventor Moshe Ishay, brakha and congratulations for this initiative.

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Detailed letter 23 Adar 5783 (March 16, 2023) 3 pages

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Rabbi Avraham Israel

Head of the Hayei Avraham institutions, named after Rabbi Avraham Yechiel Fish zt”l. Author of the book series “ואין למו מכשול”.

Haskama Tammuz 5782 (July 2022)

Rabbi David Touitou

French rabbi living in Ashdod, where since 2008 he has headed a kollel in which he teaches every day. His classes are also published on his website, torathaim.net. Deeply involved with the French-speaking Jewish community.

Video 1 min 33 s

Questions put to rabbis

Published answer 24 Tishrei 5784 (October 9, 2023)

Rabbi Ratzon Arusi

Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Ono, member of the Council of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel

The question

מצית יום טוב - האם ניתן להשתמש בו?

Metsit Yom Tov: may it be used?

His answer

ניתן להשתמש בו ביו״ט.

It may be used on Yom Tov.

Metsit Yom Tov

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