Moving a Hanukkiah on Shabbat of Hanukkah
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Question
Placed a Hanukkiah at the entrance of his house on a chair on Erev Shabbat and wants to bring it inside to prevent theft. Is it permitted?
Answer
It is forbidden because it becomes a base. However, if one needs to close the door or the place of the chair, initially place more valuable items than the Hanukkiah on the chair, and then it will be permissible to move the chair. In a pressing situation, placing challahs also helps, which would not help if placed on the Hanukkiah.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 308:49).