Hanukkah Candles for Guests
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Question
Peace and Blessing, On Hanukkah Sabbath, my wife and I will be guests at my parents' house, G-d willing. They live on the 5th floor, and on the 6th floor, they have a guest unit which is essentially the only apartment on the 6th floor, there are no other tenants. Also on the 5th floor where the parents are, there are no other tenants, it is the only apartment on that floor. There are other tenants on the 4th floor and below. Of course, we eat our meals on the 5th floor with the parents, and sleep on the 6th floor in the guest unit. On which floor should we light Hanukkah our candles, and also whether in the stairwell or in a window in the apartment or downstairs at the entrance to the building. Also, regarding the parents, where is it correct for them to light?
Answer
Hello,
It is preferable to light on the 5th floor where you eat.
The parents should also light there, at the window of their home.
The 5th floor is above 20 cubits, and the lighting is not noticeable to those walking on the street. Therefore, if there are residents in neighboring buildings who can see the lighting, light in a place where they can see. It is good to place colored lights, etc., near the menorah to attract the attention of passersby on the street.
If it is not possible to see the lighting from the street or from neighboring buildings, light at the window in a place where the household members can see the candles.
Source
Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 671:5. Rema 677:1.