Checklist of what to look for when purchasing Daled Minim: The following is a list of matters one is to look for to purchase a Kosher and Mehudar set of Daled Minim. Esrog: It is a Calabria Esrog from Italy [not Kfar Chabad]. Verify there are no missing […]
Building the Sukkah
Building the Sukkah 1. The reason behind dwelling in a Sukkah:[1] The reason G-d commanded us to sit in a Sukkah for shade is so we recall the miracles and wonders done for us in the desert, in which the clouds of glory[2] surrounded us for shade, as […]
Leftover oil
May one use the oil that remains after the candles have extinguished?[1] The leftover oil of the 8th day’s Chanukah lighting is to be burnt on its own if it extinguished prior to burning for a half hour.[2] [This same law applies for the leftover oils of any other night, […]
Blessing of Sheasa Nissim Lavoseinu on Chanukah
The blessing of Sheasa Nissim:[1] One who did not light Chanukah candles and will not be able to do so that night, and was not Yotzei with the lighting of his wife or household[2], is to say the blessing of “Sheasah Nissim“ upon seeing the lit candles of another Jew. […]
Lighting on Erev Shabbos
Lighting on Erev Shabbos:[1] When are the Chanukah candles lit? On Erev Shabbos the Chanukah candles are lit prior to the Shabbos candles.[2] The candles are lit with a blessing despite the fact that they are being lit while still day.[3] [The earliest time one can begin to light the […]
Chanukah Prayers
The Chanukah prayers[1] Tachanun:[2] Beginning from Mincha of the 24th of Kislev, until after the last day of Chanukah, Tachanun is omitted from the prayers. May a mourner be Chazan?[3] A mourner may lead the services on Chanukah, except for the reading of Hallel. He is however to say […]
Lighting Checklist
Setting up the Menorah: Use olive oil and cotton wicks for the candles. Use wax candles for the Shamash. Each candle is to contain enough oil to last at least 30 minutes after nightfall. The candles are set up starting from the far right end of the Menorah. The […]
Obligation of Guests
The obligation of lighting for a guest and one who is traveling:[1] A. A married guest whose wife [or husband] has remained home: If one is married and is a guest in someone’s house during Chanukah without his wife, then if his wife is not lighting the candles at home […]
Who is obligated
The obligation of lighting the Chanukah candles:[1] The head of each household is obligated to light candles for Chanukah in his home.[2] This law applies both for men and women.[3] One who lives off charity is nevertheless obligated to light candles, and must go to the extent of either borrowing money or […]
Tachanun and doing Melacha
Tachanun:[1] Beginning from Mincha of the 24th of Kislev, until after the last day of Chanukah, Tachanun is omitted from the prayers. Q&A May one visit a cemetery during Chanukah?[2] One is not to visit a cemetery during Chanukah. This includes even if one desires to visit the grave […]
