Placement of the Candles
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Question
What is the ideal placement measure for the candles?
Answer
Above three tefachim (24 cm). Less than this is acceptable post facto. Ideally, below ten tefachim (96 cm or 80 cm). Above ten tefachim up to twenty amot is acceptable. All these measurements are calculated from the flame.
Source
Orach Chaim 671, Azmera Lishimcha Chanukah
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