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Optimal Height for Lighting Hanukkah Candles

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Question

What is the optimal height for placing Hanukkah candles initially?

Answer

The most preferred is to place them above the height of three tefachim = 24 cm and less than ten tefachim = 98 cm.

Source

Orach Chaim 671 (Azmera Leshimcha (Hanukkah))

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