Placement of Lighting in a Synagogue North of Jerusalem
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Question
What is the most proper way to arrange the Chanukiah in a synagogue in cities where the Ark is located on the south side of the synagogue, such as in the Galilee?
Answer
The candles should be placed on the southern wall of the synagogue.
However, there are differences between cities on how the Chanukiah should be arranged, and the answer refers to cities where the Ark is on the south side of the synagogue as mentioned in the question.
In the north of the country, where the Ark is on the south side of the synagogue, the candles should be arranged from east to west near the southern wall, on the western side of the synagogue so that the right candle is closest to the Ark.
If it is not possible to arrange on the western side of the southern wall, arrange on the eastern side of the southern wall on a table near the southern wall, but the lighter 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.