Lighting on the Eve of Shabbat Hanukkah
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Question
How should one conduct the lighting of Hanukkah candles for children on the eve of Shabbat?
Answer
Colorful candles that burn for only half an hour should not be used initially for children who have reached the age of education. Only when there is no other option can one be lenient post facto to fulfill the obligation with these candles.
Source
Mishnah Berurah and Biur Halacha (Siman 679 in Mishnah Berurah Seif Katan 2 and Biur Halacha Siman 672 Seif 1 s.v. 'U'vilvad'). Since they need to burn for half an hour after the stars appear. However, post facto, it suffices for half an hour after sunset, and these candles do not burn even for this duration. Only when there is no other option can one rely on the Pri Megadim in Siman 672 Aishel Avraham Seif Katan 1 that post facto one fulfills the obligation for half an hour from Plag HaMincha.
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