Lighting Hanukkah Candles in the Stairwell

Place and order of lighting Hanukkah candles

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Question

Is it permissible to light Hanukkah candles at the door of the house facing the building's stairwell?

Answer

This is not ideal, and one should only light there if there is no other option, and there is neither a door nor a window facing the street.

Source

Siman תרע"א in Beur Halacha, dibur hamatchil "Petach HaChatzer," concerning Rashi's opinion (and also that it is not so noticeable to the household members and sometimes not placed within a tefach of the door).

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