Lighting in a Tall Hanukkah Menorah on the Floor
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Question
I live on the ground floor and have an entrance to the street, and I light at the entrance of the house. I have a tall Hanukkah menorah with a height of 28 cm, and above it is the cup. Is it permissible for me to place the menorah on the floor, since the flame will be above three tefachim, even according to the Chazon Ish's measurement?
Answer
The poskim (Jewish legal authorities) are divided on whether the height of the candles should be measured from the flame, from the candles, or from the menorah. In this matter, the poskim are divided, but in practice, we hold that the primary measurement is from the flame. Therefore, it is permissible to light in the mentioned menorah when it is placed on the floor.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 671, סעיף 6); Mishnah Berurah (ס״ק 26-27); Azmera Leshimcha (Issue 118).