Placement of Lighting in Synagogues East of Jerusalem
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Question
What is the most proper way to arrange the menorah in the synagogue in cities where the ark is located on the west side of the synagogue, such as Maale Adumim?
Answer
The candles should be placed on the southern wall of the synagogue.
However, there are differences between various cities regarding how the menorah should be arranged, and the answer refers to cities where the ark is on the west side of the synagogue, as mentioned in the question.
In areas east of Jerusalem where the ark is on the west side of the synagogue, the candles should be arranged adjacent to the southern wall, and they should be from east to west on a fixed shelf on the wall or a window sill or table adjacent to the wall, so that the right side of the person lighting is west.
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.