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Chanukah

  • Chanukah, Menorah & Candles

Preparing Menorah by oneself vs. buying nicer ready made ones

  Question: Is it more preferable to prepare Chanukah candles by oneself then buying ready made ones, and if it is: what if the ready made ones burn nicer?  …

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  • Chanukah, Menorah & Candles

האם חנוכיה זו כשרה להדליק ברחובה של עיר עם ברכה?

  תשובה: חנוכיה כזו כשרה לכתחילה. ועם כל זה, יש מהדרין שלא להדליק בחנוכיה כזו, משום מצוה מן המובחר.   מקורות: ברמ״א תרעא, ד: יש ליזהר להעמיד הנרות בשורה בשוה…

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  • Chanukah, Choshen Mishpat
  • Dreidel, gambling

Is it permitted to play a “one time” dreidel game using real money where players can make or lose money. Is there a problem of gambling?

  The following options are acceptable, in order of priority: Best would be if all the money is returned to the parties after the game. If for whatever reason you…

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  • Chanukah, Menorah & Candles

Is a Menorah that one branch is slightly higher than the other branches Kosher?

  Question: After we lit our Menorah we realized that the first light is on a branch that is slightly higher than the other branches (1/8 of an inch). We…

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  • Chanukah, Mourning (Aveilus)

Chanukah Party for an Avel

  Question: Can a person in Aveilus within the Sheloshim host or attend a Chanukah party? Does it make a difference before or after Shloshim?   Answer: Throughout his time…

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  • Where to Light Menorah?, Who Should Light Menorah?

Single Girl Lighting Menorah In Her Own Apartment

  Question: If I am a single girl living in my own apartment, and I go to a friend/family's house for Menorah lighting and I'll be eating there, do I…

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  • Chanukah, Customs, Sukkah

What is the meaning of the little bottles of flour, oil, water and honey etc. that some hang in the Sukkah?

  Some have a custom to decorate the Sukkah with wine, olive oil and flour as per the sources below. Olive oil also is associated with the upcoming mitzvah of…

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  • Chanukah, How to Light Menorah?

When Halacha says that women are makpid not to do Melachos so long as the candles are burning, which Melachos are we referring to?

  Sewing, weaving and washing clothes, unless you have a custom which is more Machmir.   Sources: הרבה טעמים נאמרו בזה: בב"י סימן עת״ר בשם הרא"ש (וכל בו) - משום…

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  • Chanukah, Menorah & Candles
  • Zeh Keili ve-anveihu, הידור מצוה עד שליש

How much money should I be spending on a Menorah?

  Question: Does Halachah state that one should spend money on having a nice Menorah (like an Esrog, tefillin, etc.)? Does it matter what kind of Menorah you use (tin…

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  • Chanukah, Menorah & Candles

How far apart must Chanukah candles be from one another?

  Question: Poskim mention that there should be at least a finger's-breadth between each Chanukah flame. So if the candle-holders are attached to each other (with no space between each…

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  • Chanukah, Where to Light Menorah?
  • chanukah mivtzoyim

If one is making a Chanukah party in the lobby of a senior independent living building, can we say the Brochos for the Menorah lighting?

  If this is their place of residence, it is OK.   Sources: באותו בית - ראה שו״ת שארית יוסף לגיסו של הרמ״א עג. וראה שו״ת מנח״י ז, מח. שבה״ל…

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  • Chanukah, Who Should Light Menorah?, Women

Menorah for a girl alone in her apartment over Chanukah

  Question: If I will be alone in my apartment over Chanukah, should I still light there for myself? Should I also pay an extended family member to be part…

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  • Chanukah

If I’m the only one at home, may I light the Menorah at שקיעה or after צאת הכוכבים with a Brachah?

  If you are lighting on time or if no one else lives with you, you may light with a Bracha. If you’re  lighting late and you’re living with family…

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  • Chanukah, Where to Light Menorah?

May one place a Menorah higher then 10 Tefachim to keep it out of reach from children?

  If absolutely necessary, you may.   See here: https://asktherav.com/article-467-height-of-menorah/     #6445

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  • Candle Lighting, Chanukah, Menorah & Candles, Shabbos
  • wicks

How should one dispose of the Menorah wicks? And how about Shabbos candles?

  One should make a fire and burn all the leftover oil and wicks used for the Menorah. (This does not include the oil that is still in the bottle)…

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  • Chanukah, Muktzeh, Shabbos
  • bal tashchis, Dreidel, Playing with food, Shabbos: Games & Toys

Can one play Draidel on Shabbos using beans?

  There are 3 issues that need to be addressed: Dreidel - The dreidel should not be played on Shabbos. According to some authorities, a dreidel is possibly considered a…

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  • Chanukah
  • Chanukah Guide

Chanukah Guide 5780/2019

  English | Hebrew 

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  • Chanukah, Divrei Kedusha, Shaimos (Genizah)

Can I throw in the trash old Menorahs and oil cups?

  Yes. However, it’s best to wrap first in something and then discard.   ראה גנזי הקודש טז הערה יט. יט, יג.     #6466

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  • Chanukah, Mourning (Aveilus), Yahr Tzeit
  • hallel, mourning, yahrtzeit

Does one Daven Hallel at the Amud on Chanukah if he has Yahrtzeit for a parent?

  Yes.   Sources: פשוט, שעיקר השקו״ט הוא בנוגע לאבל באמירת הלל, כיון שאינו שרוי בשמחה ושאין לו לעורר שמחה. ולהעיר מאג״ק יד ע׳ תל - ביארצייט, גם בתוך ימי…

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  • Chanukah, Menorah & Candles, Where to Light Menorah?
  • menorah height

How many inches high should the Menorah be from the floor?

  The flames of the Menorah must be situated at least three Tefachim (approximately 10 inches) from the floor. The Menorah should not be positioned higher than ten Tefachim (approximately 31 inches).…

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