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Lighting Chanukah candles that are not clearly visible from outside

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Question

Is it permissible to light the Chanukah candles next to a window with frosted (blurred) glass, through which one cannot clearly see how many candles are being lit today?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Siman 96

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