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? …
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? …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If absolutely necessary, you may. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-467-height-of-menorah/ #6445
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)…
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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Yes. However, it’s best to wrap first in something and then discard. ראה גנזי הקודש טז הערה יט. יט, יג. #6466
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…
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).…
