Priority in the Place of Lighting
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Question
I have a tall menorah placed in a glass box, and since it almost reaches the top of the box, if I light it below ten tefachim, it is almost impossible to see the flames. Is it better to light below ten, or to light above ten so that the candles are more visible?
Answer
Hello and Happy Hanukkah
The main mitzvah is the publicizing of the miracle. Lighting below ten is an additional enhancement, so it is preferable to light above ten.
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