Is it permitted to affix the Hanukkah lights directly to the door on Sabbath eve, behind the door?
Synopsis
On Sabbath eve, it is forbidden to affix (fix/mount) the lights directly on the door itself or behind the door, though some authorities permit this practice.
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Must one place something between the Hanukkah lights and the entrance on Sabbath eve to protect the lights from wind?
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