Hanukkah Candles in the Window of the House

Place and order of lighting Hanukkah candles

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Question

Where should one light: at the entrance of the building (when it is not visible to passersby on the street) or at the window facing the street?

Answer

At the window facing the street.

Source

Siman 671 in Be'er Halacha, s.v. Petach HaChatzer, where there is concern according to Rashi's opinion, and this is how the Chazon Ish ruled.

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