Moving a Menorah with the Body
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Question
He lit a menorah on Friday evening outside the house and is afraid that the menorah will be stolen. What should he do?
Answer
It is permitted to push with the body the chair on which the menorah stands into the house after the candles have gone out.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 310, Se'if 7); Mishnah Berurah (Se'if Katan 24; 27). Azmera Leshimcha (Issue 119).
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