Location for Lighting in a House Without Windows Facing the Public Domain
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Question
When there are no windows in one's house facing the public domain, where should one light the Chanukah candles: at the entrance of the building or inside the house for the family?
Answer
Inside the house.
Source
Siman 671 in Biur Halacha, s.v. Petach HaChatzer, considering Rashi's opinion, and also according to Ritva, Shabbat 21: in times of danger.
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