How long are the candles to remain lit

This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here For how long are the candles to remain lit?[1] One is to place enough oil for the candle to remain lit until people are no longer found by the marketplace, which is approximately a half hour after nightfall.[2] [The […]

When to light the Chanukah candles

This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here   When to light the Chanukah candles:[1] The end of sunset:[2] The candles are to initially[3] be lit at the end of sunset.[4] It is not to be lit prior to sunset, nor after the conclusion of sunset.[5] Some […]

Where should the Menorah be lit

To purchase this Sefer, click here Where in the home/property should the Menorah be lit? A. Inside the house versus outside the house-The letter of the law:[1] The candles are to be lit outside the front door of one’s house, which opens towards the public.[2] [This only applies if there […]

How many candles to be lit

This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here How many candles are to be lit?[1]  [From the letter of the law, it suffices to light one candle every night.[2] However, in order to fulfill the Mitzvah of Mehadrin we add a candle each night, as follows:] On […]

Appointing an emissary to light

This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Appointing an emissary to light the candles on one’s behalf:[1] One may appoint an emissary to light the Chanukah candles on his behalf. One may even appoint a person who has already lit the candles and fulfilled his obligation, […]

Lighting when one is away from home

To purchase this Sefer, click here Lighting when one is away from home [i.e. Guests; Bochurim; Travelers]:[1] The following question arise to guests and all those who are away from home: Is he or she obligated to light candles? Is one Yotzei with their families lighting at home, or with […]

Who is obligated to light

This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Who is obligated to light the Chanukah candles:[1] A. The people obligated: Every homeowner, or head of household, is obligated to light Chanukah candles in their home.[2] This law applies both for men and women, as explained in C. […]

Working while candles are lit

To purchase this Sefer, click here Doing work while the candles are lit:[1] Work is permitted throughout the eight days of Chanukah. However, it is the custom for women not to do any work while the candles are lit [for the first half hour[2]].[3] Women may not be lenient in […]