What is the reasoning behind the priority of Shabbat candles over Chanukah candles?
Synopsis
Shabbat candles take precedence based on the principle of shalom bayit (household peace and avoiding darkness) and the fundamental nature of Shabbat observance versus the rabbinically-mandated Chanukah mitzvah.
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