Lighting Candles in a Minyan in the Building's Courtyard
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Question
Since the days of the coronavirus, a Minyan for Maariv has been established in the building's parking lot. We wanted to know if we need to light Hanukkah candles there as we do in the synagogue during Maariv prayer?
Answer
Shalom Rav and Happy Hanukkah
In a Maariv Minyan that is not within a permanent structure, candles should be lit, but no blessing should be recited over the lighting.
Source
Some of the early commentators explained the reason for the blessing in the synagogue is due to guests who sleep there. According to this explanation, there is no obligation to light candles in a synagogue where it is not possible to sleep.