When lighting Hanukkah candles on Erev Shabbat, what is the requirement for how long the candles must burn?
Synopsis
Hanukkah candles must burn for at least half an hour after nightfall (tzei ha-kochavim), even though lighting occurs before nightfall on Erev Shabbat. Oil or fuel must be provided in sufficient quantity to meet this requirement.
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