Hanukkah Candle in the Window or Door

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Question

I live in a house with two entrances facing the public domain, both less than twenty cubits high. I have the option either to light (my Chanukah lights) either in the bedroom window or in the door leading to the living room balcony (a semi-covered balcony with a mezuzah on its left). My question is where to light. I should note that lighting in either of them will be clearly seen on the street.

Answer

Shalom Rav

You should light at the door, as this is the preferred location.

Place the menorah on the right side of the entrance, opposite the mezuzah.

Source

Gemara Shabbat 21b, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 671:7

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