Staying in a Guesthouse during Hanukkah

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Question

If someone goes to a guesthouse during Hanukkah for a few days on Shabbat or weekdays, where should they light the candles?

Answer

They should light in the guesthouse, or appoint an agent to light at their home. If the stay ends immediately after the beginning of the candle lighting time, and they need to leave the place, as well as on Saturday night when they need to leave immediately after Shabbat ends, they should appoint an agent to light at their home, and if necessary, light when they return home until dawn. However, if they can still stay until after the lighting time ends, they can light there, and if necessary, light when they return home until dawn.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 673, Paragraph 1), Mishnah Berurah and Biur Halacha (there); Azmera Leshimcha (Issue 118).

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