Lighting in the Synagogue South of Jerusalem
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Question
What is the most proper way to arrange the Chanukiah in the synagogue in cities where the Ark is located on the north side of the synagogue, such as in the Negev?
Answer
The candles should be placed on the southern wall of the synagogue.
However, there are differences between cities in how the Chanukiah should be arranged, and the answer refers to cities where the Ark is on the north side of the synagogue, as mentioned in the question.
In the south of the country, where the Ark is on the north side of the synagogue, the candles should be arranged from east to west along the southern wall, in the eastern part of the southern wall, so that the right candle is closest to the Ark.
If it is not possible to arrange on the eastern side of the southern wall, the Chanukiah should be arranged on the western part on a table near the southern wall, but the one lighting should stand between the table and the wall so that the candle closest to the Ark is on the right.
On the first day, light the right candle closest to the Ark. On the other days, start with the left candle farthest from the Ark and move to the right.