Lighting Hanukkah Candles Before Mincha

Place and order of lighting Hanukkah candles

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Question

If one did not pray early, should he pray individually and light the Hanukkah candles, or should he light the Hanukkah candles and then pray with the congregation?

Answer

If one did not pray Mincha early and now needs to light the Hanukkah candles, he should not pray Mincha individually but should light the Hanukkah candles and then pray Mincha with the congregation.

Source

Elya Rabba (Orach Chaim, Siman 672, Sif Katan 1). Azmera Leshimcha (Issue 119).

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