Turning On or Off the Stove on Yom Tov

Quiz

1 - Which of the following statements best explains the difference between Shabbat and Yom Tov?

• All that is allowed on Yom Tov is allowed on Shabbat.
• On Yom Tov we are allowed to cook and prepare food, while on Shabbat we are not.
• The only difference is that on Yom Tov we are allowed to cook and light a fire.

2 - With regard to what is allowed on Yom Tov, which of the following statements is correct?

• One may light a fire on Yom Tov.
• One may extinguish a fire on Yom Tov.
• One may transfer a fire on Yom Tov.

3 - Which of the following is the opinion of the "Igrot Moshe" and HaRav Ovadia Yosef zt"l with regard to lowering the flame of a gas stove, on Yom Tov?

• One may not lower the flame as this is extinguishing the fire.
• One may lower the flame.
• The flame may only be lowered in an emergency.