Lighting on Erev Shabbat
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Question
He placed the Chanukah menorah 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 jewelry than the menorah on the chair, and then it will be permissible to move the chair. In a time of need, placing challahs also helps, but it will not help to place them on the menorah itself.
Source
Siman 309 and 679.
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