Candles Placed Less Than Three Tefachim High
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Question
I placed the Chanukah candles at a height of 20 cm. Have I fulfilled my obligation?
Answer
According to Halacha, you have fulfilled your obligation, but it is preferable to place the candles higher, between 28.8 and 96 cm.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 671, Section 6); Mishnah Berurah (Se'if Katan 26-27); Azmera Leshimcha (Issue 118).
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