Hanukkah · Orach Chaim 678

HaNerot Halalu

7 questions · 12 opinions

When one cannot afford both Chanukah candles and Shabbat candles, which takes priority?

2 opinions

Priority of Observance

In cases of financial hardship, can one fulfill Chanukah with a single candle for the entire household?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Minimum Requirement

When one cannot afford both bread and Chanukah candles, which obligation takes precedence?

1 opinions

Precedence Over Food

Can kiddush be fulfilled with bread alone, or must wine always be purchased if Chanukah candles are needed?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Does the halakhic priority of Shabbat candles over Chanukah candles change if indoor artificial lighting makes darkness irrelevant?

1 opinions

If one can afford only one candle for the household, should it be used for Shabbat or may it be used flexibly?

2 opinions

Single Candle Allocation

What is the reasoning behind the priority of Shabbat candles over Chanukah candles?

2 opinions

Philosophical Basis