Lighting in the Synagogue

Place and order of lighting Hanukkah candles

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Question

What is the order of lighting Hanukkah candles in the synagogue when they are placed on a table?

Answer

The candles are placed from east to west. On the first day, begin with the eastern candle, which is the right candle closest to the Ark. On the other days, start with the left candle and move to the right, i.e., from west to east. [This instruction is given for places where the Ark is on the east side of the synagogue; in other places, follow the direction of the Ark].

Source

Siman 671 in Mishna Berura sections 42 and 43 and in Sha'ar HaTziyun section 21. Siman 168 in Mishna Berura section 85 and in Biur Halacha s.v. 'And all this', Taz there section 19.

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