Extinguishing Hanukkah Candles During the Time
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Question
He lit the candles and shortly after needed to leave for a Hanukkah party and does not want to leave the candles burning at home. Can he extinguish them and rely on the rule 'if it goes out, it does not need to be relit' (there is enough oil for half an hour or more)?
Answer
Hello and Happy Hanukkah
You may extinguish the candles only after the obligated time.
The rule 'if it goes out, it does not need to be relit' is not a permission to extinguish, but rather means that if it goes out, you do not need to relight it.