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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. https://asktherav.com/how-should-one-dispose-of-the-menorah-wicks-and-also-the-shabbos-candles/ #6466
Yes. See here for a similar -but different- case: https://asktherav.com/32094-can-an-avel-who-has-yartzeit-on-chanukah-lead-the-minyan-with-hallel/ Sources: פשוט, שעיקר השקו״ט הוא בנוגע לאבל באמירת הלל, כיון שאינו שרוי בשמחה ושאין לו לעורר שמחה.…
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…
Answer: They may not eat Mezonos or Hamotzi more than a Kebeitza. There are a variety of satiating foods that are not in that category. If there is a…
Another event where many families will join for a Seuda in a private home. Can the host light candles and be Motzai everyone? Once again, these people may not…
After Shkiah Ha’amitis, several minutes after sunset. Sources: ראה ספר המנהגים חב״ד במקומו. ובלוח כולל חב״ד: תיכף אחרי השקיעה. שקיעה האמתית - ראה סדר הכנסת שבת. וראה אצלנו…
Half hour. Ten Jews must be present when lighting in order to make a Brachah. ראה בלוח יומי לחנוכה השקו”ט אם צ”ל עשרה בעת הברכה. וטוב שיהיו כבר…
לא נכון. אמנם, חשוב לדעת, ש מצוי בשוק שמן זית מזוייף שנמכר במחיר נמוך מאוד. השמן המזוייף הוא צהבהב יותר, פחות מריר ויותר מימי. שמן זית אמיתי אינו מבעבע או מקציף…
Question: I will be traveling this Sunday with a long stopover. When I reach my final destination, it will be after Chatzos and perhaps even close to Alos. Should…
Does the Menorah have to be directly in middle of the doorway (though it may block entry through it)? Can it be along the outside wall of the doorway?…
Women and girls are equally obligated in the Mitzvah of lighting Chanukah candles. The custom in the homes of the Chabad Rebbeim is that women do not light their own…
You can light at the Chassunah Seudah for Pirsumei Nisa. You would say the Brochos just as you would when you light in a Shul, Beis Hamedrish, and public Menorah…
There is no obligation to use olive oil. In some communities, even adults wouldn't use olive oil, due to expense, cleanliness etc. Many Shuls do not use olive oil…
