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Is there a problem to have a non-Jew light the Shamash by a public Menorah lighting?

This should not be done. Sources: בנוגע הדלקת השמש ע״י גוי - בבן איש חי וישב יח ליתן לבניו להדליק נר הנוסף היינו השמש - ראה כה״ח תרעא,…

Can a woman light the Shamash by a public Menorah lighting?

Question: Is there any issue for a woman to light one of the candles at a public menorah lighting? Same for a husband to have his wife light the…

If I will be lighting Menorah late at night due to traveling, may I be קובע סעודה on the plane? Can I appoint someone to remind me to light upon arrival at the destination?

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…

I am having a large group of people for a Chanukah Seuda. Most likely those people will not light the Menorah when they come home after the meal. Can I set up a table and have everyone light the Menorah before the Seuda?

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…

If we do a public Menorah lighting in a bowling alley, or any other event, how long do the candles have to burn to in order to make a Bracha on the lighting? How many Jews need to be present in order to light with a Brachah?

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…

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