Method of Lighting Candles in the Window
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Question
I light Hanukkah candles in the window of my house and wanted to ask: a. Is it necessary to ensure that the lighting is specifically within the window frame itself, or can it be lit adjacent to the window on a table, etc.? b. Is it necessary to ensure that the lighting is specifically below the height of 10 tefachim in such a case? c. If there is a small child who could knock over the candles if they are below 10 tefachim, is it permissible to light above 10 tefachim?
Answer
Hello and Happy Hanukkah
a. It is permissible to light in the window space or within one tefach adjacent to it.
b. When lighting in the window, it is generally not possible to ensure it is below ten tefachim. However, if the window is very low, it is also possible to strive to light below ten tefachim.
c. In any case where there is a danger, one must certainly be cautious and light in a place where there is no danger, and not strive for things that are not obligatory by law.
Source
Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 671:5, Azmera Leshimcha, Issue 228.