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שאלה ותשובה מהרב דוד בר-חיים על הדלקת נרות חנוכה לעניין בני זוג במקומות שונים

בשם ה' אל עולם נר ראשון של חנוכה תשפ"ב שאלה מאשה שהדליקה נר חנוכה בביתה, אך בעלה גר בבית אחר עם ילדיו. שלום הרב, שאלה לי אליך: אני הדלקתי...

The correct time to light Hanukkah candles

When should we be lighting our candles on Hanukkah

Earliest time to light Hanukkah candles

Approaching the laws of Hanukkah with the correct halachic methodology. When is the correct time to light Hanukkah candles? Part 1 Part 2

Hanukkah Q&A

Lighting a Shamash

Question: Must I light a shamash as part of my hanukkiah on Hanukkah? Answer: There is no such obligation. A shamash historically was...

When to light Hanukkah Candles

A two-part shiur on the correct time to light hanukah candles based on the Aruch haShulhan.

Hanukkah Candles and Halachic Overthink

The Significance of the Menorah

Time to Rethink the Time for Lighting Hanukkah Candles?

Moving the Hanukkiah

Question: May I light the hanukkiah indoors and then move it in front of the entrance to my home? Answer: No, one may not do so. One...

Putting the Hanukkiah Outside

Question: I am not sure how feasible it is for me to put my Hanukkiah out this year since my official residence for the chag is on the...

Where should I put my Hanukkiah?

Question: I live on the 4th floor. Where should I put my Hanukkiah? Answer 1. Even were your apartment to be on the ground floor,but...

Hanukkah Candles: When and What

1. Question: At what time should one light Hanukkah candles? Answer: The Talmud Bavli (Shabbath 21b) states that one should light...