Lighting Location for a Resident in the Rear of the Building
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Question
I live in a rear apartment of a building, and if I light Hanukkah candles in the window, the lighting is visible only to the residents of the opposite buildings and not to the public. Should I prefer lighting in this window, or should I light at the entrance of the building?
Answer
It is preferable to light in the window, even if it is at the rear.
Source
Siman 671 in Be'er Halacha, s.v. Petach HaChatzer, considering Rashi's opinion, as ruled by Chazon Ish.