Chanukah 5786 begins Sunday evening, December 14 (Kislev 25), and concludes Monday, December 22. Where? One should place the Menorah near a window in a main room to publicize the miracle to the family and outsiders. Some light on the front door's left side (when facing the house). The Menorah’s lights should ideally be between 10 and 37 inches (3-10 tefachim)  above the ground. However, it is more important to light it prominently and by the window. Who? Amongst Ashkenazim, a

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