Leaving Immediately After Lighting Hanukkah Candles

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Question

We want to travel out of town for a Hanukkah party, and to arrive on time, we need to leave immediately after lighting the candles. Is there an issue with not being able to stay near the candles?

Answer

Shalom and Happy Hanukkah

It is good to stay near the candles and recite hymns and praises, but it is not obligatory. Especially for those who light in a way that is visible outside, as the publicizing of the miracle is for those in the public domain. However, even if lighting inside the house, there is no such obligation.

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