Order of Lighting in the Synagogue
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Question
What is the order of lighting Hanukkah candles in the synagogue when they are placed on a table?
Answer
The candles are placed from east to west. On the first day, lighting begins with the eastern candle, which is the right candle closest to the Aron Kodesh. On the other days, lighting begins with the left candle and proceeds to the right, meaning from west to east.
Source
Siman 671 in Mishnah Berurah 42 and 43, and in Shaar HaTziyun 21.
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