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Lighting Candles at a Hanukkah Party

Question

Should one recite a blessing when lighting Hanukkah candles at Hanukkah parties?

Answer

One should not recite a blessing when lighting Hanukkah candles at Hanukkah parties and other events, as it may constitute a Torah prohibition of a 'blessing in vain'.
 

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