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…
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 Halacha2go.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
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).…
You should relight them, without a Bracha, if any of them go out before 50 minutes. #2065
It is better to light at home, even if after midnight, if some family members are awake. #2066
If the teachers are in the category that they may receive Tzedaka - as often is the case - then it may be taken from Maaser money. However, if…
Light without a Brachah. Of course we are not advising to go against hospital protocol, especially since there is a potential danger here C"V. You should coordinate with those in…
She should be Yotzei from you, but she should watch someone in Shul lighting and answer Amen. #2007
If the Menorah was moved to a different location in the same area, one is Yotzei B'dieved. Some permit it even L'chatchilla. After 50 minutes, one may certainly move…
One person may light in the Chabad House with a Brachah as Pirusmei Nisa, but this does not dispense him from his personal obligation to light the Menorah at…
Correct. It is kosher, but not ideal. Question 2: What about refined olive oil? Is only extra virgin olive oil ideal? Answer 2: They are all kosher…
If the Tzedakah money had not been designated to a particular recipient, no one has a claim to it; thus the one that was holding the money doesn’t have the…
You should light at the entrance of the main room, even if it has no Mezuzah. Sources: לא מצינו בשום דוכתא שיש להדר להדליק בפתח שי״ב מזוזה. ומוכח…
When it says that the Menorah is supposed be lit between 3 and 10 Tefachim from the ground, does this refer to the height of the stool that the…
