What if the menorah cannot be seen from the street in such a low position? This demonstrates that the menorah has been lit for a mitzvah.ġ2. 30 cm) and lower than 10 handbreadths (approx. Ideally it should be placed so that the flame is above three handbreadths from the ground (approx. What is the correct height of the menorah? If this is impractical, the menorah may be placed across the entrance with its left branch close to the left doorpost.ġ1. If there is sufficient space, it is preferable to place it alongside the doorpost so that all the lights will be within a handbreadth of the wall. In this case should the menorah be placed flush alongside the left doorpost, or horizontally across the entrance? Indeed, this is the most preferred position for the menorah.ġ0. Yes, the menorah may be placed in the space of the doorway on the left side (when there is a mezuzah). May one place the menorah in the space of the actual doorway? The menorah may be placed on the right side.ĩ. What if it is difficult to place the menorah on the left side (e.g. If there is no mezuzah on the entrance, the menorah should be placed on the right side.Ĩ. What if there is no mezuzah on the entrance (e.g. Since the mezuzah is on the right side, a person who enters the doorway will thereby be surrounded by mitzvot.ħ.
The menorah should be placed on the left side of the entrance, within one handbreadth of the doorpost (approx. On which side of the entrance should one light? However, one cannot light next to a completely open side of a garden, even if the garden is surrounded by walls on the other three sides.Ħ. No, any opening that has the form of an entrance may be used. Must the entrance to the garden or yard have a doorframe? Some place the menorah in the street by the entrance to the garden or yard, and some place it inside the garden or yard by the entrance to the house.ĥ. If there is a garden or yard between the street and the door of the house, there are two customs where to light.If the door of the house is adjacent to the street, the menorah should be placed in the street outside the door.Where outside the house should the menorah be placed? Although this involves extra expense, one is obligated to use such a case in order to fulfill the mitzvah properly.Ĥ. The menorah should be placed inside a protective glass case. How does one overcome the problem of winds in Israel? The winter weather conditions of rain and strong winds do not make it practical to light outside.ģ.Others may extinguish or steal the menorah.Several reasons have been suggested for this: In the Diaspora, the prevalent custom is to light the menorah indoors. Why is this not done in Diaspora countries? This is the prevalent custom in Israel today.Ģ. The most ideal place is outside the door of the house that faces the street, to publicize the miracle of Chanukah as much as possible.
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