Lighting on Saturday Night
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Question
I follow the custom of Rabbeinu Tam, waiting 72 minutes after sunset at the end of Shabbat. When should I light the Chanukah candles on Saturday night?
Answer
Shalom and Happy Chanukah
You should wait to light the Chanukah candles until the time of Rabbeinu Tam.
Source
Orach Chaim, Siman 681
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