Placement of the Candles

Place and order of lighting Hanukkah 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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