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Time for the blessing of one who sees the Chanukah candle

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Question

In Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 673, se’if 3, it is ruled that one who did not light, and for whom no one is lighting a Chanukah candle at home, recites the blessing of one who sees upon seeing a Chanukah candle. Until when may he recite this blessing?

Answer

Only within half an hour after the lighting.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, simanim 676 and 677.

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