What is the proper order: kindling the Hanukkah candle or performing havdalah?
Synopsis
In the synagogue, Hanukkah candles are kindled before havdalah. At home, one kindles the Hanukkah candle and then performs havdalah, since havdalah has already been performed in the synagogue.
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