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Laws and Customs of Chanukah

 MENORAH LIGHTING: WHO? If one is away from home the entire The Menorah is situated so that the
All men light the Menorah. Boys are also night, he should light at the place where flames are anywhere between 3
he is lodging. If he is still there the Tefachim (9.5") and 10 Tefachim
trained to do so from a young age.
following night, he may light there as (31.5") from the floor. If the Menorah is
Women are obligated to light the well, even if he intends to relocate later placed lower or higher, it is still
Menorah. Practically, a married woman during the night. acceptable (unless the flames are
fulfils her obligation through her higher than twenty Amos – 31.5
husband’s lighting, and a girl fulfils her One should avoid crossing the feet). Similarly, a large Menorah which is
obligation through her father’s lighting. International Dateline during Chanukah.
taller than 10 Tefachim may be used
Therefore, they should be present when Similarly, one should avoid travel plans
even in the first instance.
the Menorah is lit, and they should have that prevent him from lodging overnight
in mind to fulfil their obligation. Even in a dwelling. One who finds himself in The Menorah must not be situated in a
very young girls should be present when such a situation should consult a Rov. place where there is a strong possibility
the Menorah is lit. For this reason, the that it will be extinguished, e.g. by winds
or vandals.
Menorah lighting should be scheduled at
a time when everyone can be present.  MENORAH LIGHTING: WHERE?
[Nevertheless, they have still fulfilled The Menorah is situated at a doorway,  PREPARING THE MENORAH
their obligation even if not present.] on the side opposite the Mezuzah. If Ideally, a nice Menorah should be used.
In the following circumstances, a woman there is no Mezuzah, such as in a hotel,
the Menorah is placed at the right side The Rebbe discouraged the use of
should recite the Brochos and light the
of the door. [If the Menorah was placed Menorahs with round branches. Instead,
Menorah herself:
on the wrong side, one has still fulfilled one uses either a Menorah with diagonal
• An unmarried woman who does not
his obligation.] (or square-shaped) branches, or one
permanently live with her father. [This
with no branches at all.
includes seminary girls.] The Menorah should be placed within
• A woman who is temporarily away the actual doorway, as close to the The Menorah must be designed so that
from her family home and doorpost as possible. [If this is not all the flames are in a straight line and at
husband/father, and she is not feasible, it should at least be placed the same height. The flames should not
guesting with someone who is lighting within a Tefach (3") of the doorway, if be too close together, as they need to
the Menorah; e.g. she is in a hotel, possible.] It does not matter if the appear noticeably distinct.
hospital, or own home. flames span north-south or east-west. [Furthermore, wax candles need to be
• A woman who remains at home, but sufficiently spaced so that the heat of
her husband/father is away overnight. It is preferable to use the doorway of the the flames do not melt the wax of the
room where one eats, as opposed to the adjacent candles.] One should be
When a woman is temporarily away doorway of the room where one sleeps. especially attentive to this when
from her family home and improvising without a Menorah.
husband/father, but she is guesting with Although it is preferable for the head of
a host who is lighting the Menorah, she the household to light at the main eating Each day of Chanukah, the Menorah is
automatically fulfils her obligation area, nevertheless, each child should prepared in advance, so that it is ready
through her father’s/husband’s lighting light at the entrance to his personal at the appropriate time.
at the family home, unless: bedroom, unless there are safety On the first night, one prepares the lamp
• It is daytime in her time-zone when concerns. at the extreme right. On the second
her husband/father lights Menorah. night and thereafter, one adds the lamp
When more than one person lights at
• Her husband/father is away from the the same venue, each set of flames to the immediate left of the others,
family home and lighting elsewhere. should be noticeably distinct from the preparing the lamps from right to left.
In these two cases, the woman should others. In practice, this is easily The Shamosh is situated higher than the
participate in her host’s lighting by accomplished when everyone uses a other flames.
sharing in the expenses of the oil and separate Menorah. However, when two
wicks, and she should also be present One Shamosh is sufficient for multiple
people improvise by sharing the same
when the Menorah is kindled. Menorahs when they are right next to
Menorah (e.g. during the first nights of
each other, but not when they are
Chanukah), or by not using a Menorah at
situated in different parts of the room.
 MENORAH LIGHTING: VENUE all, there should be a clear gap between
each set of flames.
One must light at home (where he
usually eats and sleeps) and nowhere Those in a Yeshivah dormitory, seminary  THE WICKS
else. Even if eating out that night, one or at an overnight camp should follow Wicks are preferably made of cotton or
must still light the Menorah at home. the instructions of their Hanholo. linen. [If these are unavailable, the wicks
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may be made of any material.] Davening with a Minyan, as well as Before making the Brochos, one lights
Mivtzoim activities, take precedence to the Shamosh. While making the Brochos
Sefer Minhagim records both the
lighting Menorah at the ideal time. and lighting the flames, the Shamosh is
practice to replace the wicks every day,
held in the right (i.e. dominant) hand.
as well as the custom not to do so, being When lighting after Tzeis Hakochavim,
that used wicks are easier to kindle. one davens Maariv first, unless there is On the first night, three Brochos are
[According to the latter custom, the no Minyan scheduled until later, or said. On the following nights, only two
newly-added lamp is prepared with the unless he regularly davens with a Brochos are recited, as Shehecheyanu is
wick that was lit first on the previous Minyan that is scheduled later. omitted.
night.] The Frierdiker Rebbe was not
If one cannot light the Menorah at night, One must recite the Brochos and kindle
particular about replacing the wicks he may also light any time after Plag the flames whilst standing unsupported,
each night.
Hamincha. [In this case, one will need to without leaning on anything. If this is not
use additional oil, enough to last until possible, or after the fact, the Mitzvah is
half-hour after Tzeis Hakochavim.] fulfilled even if sitting.
 THE FUEL
Ideally, olive oil is used to fuel the One may not light before Plag After one completely finishes reciting all
flames, and a beeswax candle for the Hamincha. If he did so, he must relight of the Brochos, the flames are lit without
Shamosh. [If these are not available, one at the correct time, and recite the delay, from left to right.
should use a type of oil or wax candle Brochos again.
One may not speak between the
that burns a clear flame. If this is not Brochos and the conclusion of lighting
possible, any type of oil or (single-wick)  BEFORE LIGHTING the Menorah. [If one did speak, he does
wax candle may be used.] not repeat the Brochos, unless he said
Once the sun sets, one may not perform
The Menorah may be prepared with oil any activity that might distract him from something totally unrelated to the
remaining from the previous night. lighting the Menorah. Therefore, one lighting of the Menorah, and he did so
may not eat more than 2 ounces of before kindling even one flame.]
Before kindling, one ensures that the
Menorah has sufficient fuel to last the bread, drink alcoholic beverages, Although the Menorah is not supposed
required duration – at least 50 minutes perform work, or even study Torah. to be moved once lit, one may move it
in total, and at least 30 minutes after Similarly, one should not begin these a Tefach or two if this is necessary to
Tzeis Hakochavim (whichever is longer). activities within the half-hour period facilitate its lighting, and then return it
prior to sunset, unless he appoints a to its original position. (This may be
Some candles manufactured for practically relevant for someone who is
Chanukah typically burn for only half- Shomer (guardian) to remind him to light
the Menorah at sunset. Nevertheless, infirm and cannot reach the Menorah.)
hour. If these are lit before Tzeis
Hakochavim, one would not be able to one may learn during this time. Haneiros Halolu is sung after all the
recite the Brochos. Furthermore, even if If, for whatever reason, one began these flames are completely lit and the
lighting after Tzeis Hakochavim, such activities within the half-hour period Shamosh is set down.
candles tend to burn for less than half- prior to sunset, he may continue until
hour in a warm environment. Therefore, sunset. At that time, he must
longer lasting candles should be used. immediately stop whatever he is doing.  AFTER LIGHTING
This should be kept in mind when
One may begin these activities before The flames must burn at least 50
distributing candles for Mivtzoim.
the half-hour period prior to sunset and minutes in total, and at least 30 minutes
[When necessary, there is room to be
continue until sunset. [Technically, he after Tzeis Hakochavim (whichever is
lenient for a child under Bar Mitzvah
may continue even after sunset and light longer).
who is unaware that the candles are
the Menorah afterwards. Nevertheless,
burning less than they should.] If a flame extinguished during this time,
it is commendable to stop as soon as the
it is appropriate to relight it (without
If one realized after lighting that there is sun sets in order to light the Menorah.]
reciting the Brochos).
insufficient oil, he should not merely add
One may not take a nap within the half-
more oil. Instead, he must extinguish the During this time, the Chanukah flames
hour period before sunset, or
flames, add more oil, and then relight may not be used for any purpose. This
afterwards, until he lights the Menorah.
the flames without the Brochos. includes using a flame to light another
All the above applies to all men and Chanukah flame or the Shamosh.
women, even if he or she will discharge
Similarly, benefit may not be derived
 MENORAH LIGHTING: WHEN? their obligation through watching or
from any of the light generated by the
participating in someone else’s lighting
Ideally, the Menorah is lit several flames. This is one of the reasons why
of the Menorah. [Nevertheless, when
moments after sunset, between Mincha the Shamosh flame is placed higher than
necessary, there is room to be lenient
and Maariv. the other flames, in order that any
for those who are not actually lighting
inadvertent benefit may be attributed to
If that is not possible, one should light as the Menorah themselves.]
the Shamosh. Nevertheless, one should
soon as possible after that time.
not rely on the Shamosh, and instead
[Technically, one may light all night, until
dawn. However, if very late, one should  MENORAH LIGHTING: HOW? ensure that the room is well-lit.
arrange for other people to be awake One does not wear Shabbos clothing, The Menorah should not be moved
and present for the Menorah lighting.] but wears a hat, jacket and Gartel. during this time.
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It is customary for women to refrain One does not fulfil his obligation with Just as in Shule, one does not fulfil his
from any labour (i.e. sewing, knitting, the Menorah that is lit in Shule. Even the obligation by attending (or lighting) a
laundering or ironing) during this time. one who kindles the Menorah in Shule public Menorah. The participants should
Similarly, it is preferable to avoid leaving must relight at home, with the Brochos. be made aware of this. [Even the one
the house to go shopping, or the like. [On the first night, he does not repeat who kindles the public Menorah must
However, many are lenient with regard Shehecheyanu, unless he is also lighting relight at home, with the Brochos. On
to cooking and cleaning. on behalf of others who have not yet the first night, he does not repeat
fulfilled their obligation.] Shehecheyanu, unless he is also lighting
One should sit by the Menorah for at
on behalf of others who have not yet
least half-hour, and utilize the time for Throughout the 24 hours of each day of
fulfilled their obligation.]
learning, or for Chanukah inspiration. Chanukah, the flames of the Shule
Menorah (including the Shamosh) If non-Jews are present, the opportunity
After the flames have burned for the
remain lit whenever people are present should be utilized to raise awareness
required amount of time, the Menorah
in the Shule, as long as there are no about Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach.
may be moved, even if the flames are
still burning. Similarly, at this time, safety concerns. At the very least, the
flames should remain lit during the
women may perform labour outside the
times of davening. [If the flames need to  MIVTZOIM
view of the burning flames.
be relit during the course of the 24 One should begin making Mivtzoim
Even after the minimum time frame has hours, they are lit with a Shamosh, but arrangements prior to Chanukah.
passed, it is still inappropriate to derive without reciting the Brochos.]
benefit from the flames or to extinguish A Menorah should be lit in every Jewish
them (unless leaving them unattended household. Preferably, every man and
would create a safety hazard).  PUBLIC MENORAH boy lights his own Menorah. When there
are no men in the household, at least
During Chanukah, the Menorah should A major emphasis of Chanukah is
one woman should light.
not be used for any other purpose. Pirsumei Nissa. This includes Menorah
Similarly, after the Menorah flames are lightings in the most public places One should reach out to those in
extinguished, the leftover wicks and fuel possible, and events which promote the hospitals, old-age homes and prisons.
should not be discarded or used for spirit of Chanukah. One should When the person lighting the Menorah
other purposes. Instead, it should be participate in these activities and help does not know the Brochos, one may
kept until the last day of Chanukah (see ensure their success, even if this prompt him word by word, or recite the
section entitled “Zos Chanukah”). requires postponing one’s personal Brochos on his or her behalf. [In the
Menorah lighting to a later hour. latter instance, if one will still need to
The flames of the public Menorah must fulfil the Mitzvah himself at a later time,
 SHULE MENORAH be no taller than twenty Amos he should have in mind to be Moitzie the
The Shule Menorah is situated at the (31.5 feet) from the ground. listeners but not himself.]
southern side of the Shule, with the The public Menorah should not be If Shehecheyanu was not said on the first
flames spanning east-west. situated in a place where there is a night of Chanukah, it is recited the first
The Shule Menorah should be easily strong possibility that it will be time one remembers when lighting on
visible to the entire Shule. It is therefore extinguished, e.g. by winds or vandals. subsequent nights of Chanukah.
placed higher than 10 Tefachim (31.5"). When visiting a hospital or old age
Since it is ideal for the Brochos to be
Except for Motzei Shabbos, the Shule recited when kindling a public Menorah, home, one should be mindful as to
Menorah is lit at Mincha time. Mincha is the lighting should be scheduled after whether it is a place where the Brochos
scheduled so that the Menorah will be lit Plag Hamincha, and the Menorah may be recited. If not, the Menorah
after Plag Hamincha, but before sunset. should have enough fuel to burn at least should be lit without the Brochos.
half-hour after Tzeis Hakochavim, just as
The Shule Menorah is prepared before Gatherings should be arranged for adults
with a personal Menorah. [Otherwise,
Mincha so as not to disturb anyone’s and children, especially for those not yet
the public Menorah should still be lit,
concentration during Mincha. Just as familiar with Chanukah. The opportunity
but without the Brochos.]
with a personal Menorah, it must be should be utilized to rejoice with them; to
prepared with enough fuel to burn until The Brochos are recited when burning a teach about Chanukah; to share words of
at least half-hour after Tzeis Hakochavim. liquid or solid fuel – as opposed to gas, Torah; to light the Menorah; and to
butane, propane or electricity. distribute Tzedakah and Chanukah Gelt.
At the end of Mincha, right before
Aleinu, one of the congregants recites The Brochos are recited only by the one Where possible, these gatherings should
the Brochos and lights the Menorah who is lighting the Menorah. [On the be scheduled to allow the Menorah to
(whilst facing south). Afterwards, all first night, he recites Shehecheyanu – be lit after Plag Hamincha, so that the
present sing Haneiros Halolu, followed even if he already recited it beforehand Brochos will be recited. If this is not
by Aleinu. for the Shule Menorah or at home.] The practical, the Menorah should still be lit,
audience should be forewarned not to but without the Brochos.
On the first night of Chanukah, the Shule
recite the Brochos along with him, but
Menorah should not be lit by an Ovel When distributing doughnuts, latkes or
rather, just to answer Omein.
(within 12 months of a parent’s passing other food on Mivtzoim, one should
or within 30 days of a spouse, child or The flames should be lit without moving ensure that the appropriate Brochos are
sibling’s passing). the lamps out of place. made for each food item.
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 TACHNUN & V’AL HANISSIM If one mistakenly recited half-Hallel, he There is no source for giving Chanukah
must repeat the entire Hallel (without a gifts other than Gelt. [If one
Tachnun is not recited from Mincha of
Brocho). nevertheless does so, he should bear in
Erev Chanukah until after Chanukah.
mind that gifts may not be given on
V’al Hanissim is recited in each Shmoneh Shabbos unless they are used on
Esrei of Chanukah. [One should not  CHANUKAH CUSTOMS Shabbos itself.]
intentionally skip V’al Hanissim to recite The days of Chanukah should be utilized It is customary to play Dreidel. One
Kedushah or Modim with the Minyan.] to give extra Tzedakah and to learn should not play for money (unless the
If one forgot V’al Hanissim at the additional Torah. Children should also initial understanding is that all “wins”
appropriate place in Shmoneh Esrei, he be encouraged in this regard. will be returned).
may recite it before saying Hashem’s
One may not fast on Chanukah – not It goes without saying that gambling or
name at the end of that Brocho. After
even a Chosson or Kallah on the day of playing-cards is not in the spirit of
that point, he does not recite it.
their Chuppah, or for a Yahrzeit. Chanukah, and is in fact a desecration.
V’al Hanissim is recited each time one The Kedushas Levi writes that each
It is customary to eat foods fried in oil,
bentches during Chanukah. If one forgot playing-card contains tremendous
such as Latkes and doughnuts, to
V’al Hanissim at the appropriate place in impurity of the unmentionable type.
commemorate the miracle of the oil.
bentching, he may recite it before saying
Hashem’s name at the end of that It is also customary to eat dairy foods,
Brocho. After that point, he may recite it and cheese specifically, to  EREV SHABBOS CHANUKAH
as a Horachamon, as per the Nusach commemorate the miracle of Yehudis. When possible, public Menorah lightings
printed in the Siddur. It is customary to eat special meals to should still be conducted after Plag
celebrate the miracles of Chanukah and Hamincha, despite the busy hour.
the reinauguration of the Beis
 HALLEL Hamikdash. These meals are regarded
The Minyan for Mincha is scheduled
earlier than usual, to allow for the
Full Hallel is recited each day of as a Seudas Mitzvah if they are Menorah at home to be lit after Mincha.
Chanukah, right after Shmoneh Esrei. If accompanied by song and praise for the Nevertheless, Mincha should be late
the Chazzan is a mourner (for a miracles Hashem wrought, or when enough for the Shule Menorah to be lit
parent) during the first eleven months, their purpose is to publicize the miracle after Plag Hamincha.
someone else takes over for Hallel, but of Chanukah and enhance the
not for the Kaddish which follows. observance of its Mitzvos. One should endeavour to daven Mincha
with a Minyan before lighting Menorah.
One must recite Hallel whilst standing On one of the nights of Chanukah, the [If this is not possible, it is preferable to
unsupported. If this is not possible, or Rebbeim of Chabad would conduct a daven with a Minyan after lighting the
after the fact, the Mitzvah is fulfilled Farbrengen of sorts for their family Menorah than to daven without a
even if sitting. members (both men and women), which Minyan before lighting the Menorah.]
One may not interrupt full Hallel other was referred to as “Latkes evening”. The
stories related at these gatherings The Menorah at home is lit just before
than for those things that one may
included several that were repeated the Shabbos candles are lit. The lighting
respond to during the Brochos of Krias
every single Chanukah. of the Menorah should be scheduled so
Shema. [E.g. If the Chazzan recites
that it does not interfere with the
Kaddish, one answers Omein Yehei Shmei The days of Chanukah should be utilized lighting time for the Shabbos candles.
etc, and Omein to d’amiran b’olmo. One to arrange and/or participate in family,
also answers Borchu and Omein when the school, workplace and communal Being that the Menorah is lit on Erev
Brochos are recited before and after an Chanukah gatherings. The purpose of Shabbos earlier than usual, one should
Aliyah, and may also recite the Brochos if these gatherings is to tell the story and ensure that there is enough fuel for the
he is called up for an Aliyah.] spread the message of Chanukah, along flames to burn for half-hour after Tzeis
with the lessons derived from it. Hakochavim. Similarly, a longer-lasting
It is preferable to recite Hallel with the
Shamosh should be used.
Minyan. If one is not up to the Minyan, One gives Chanukah Gelt to his or her
this creates a dilemma; on the one hand spouse and children (whether minors or On Erev Shabbos, one need not sit next
it is appropriate to recite Hallel with the adults), as well as grandchildren and to the flames for half-hour.
congregation, and on the other hand, it children-in-law, each day of Chanukah. A The Menorah should be situated so that
is appropriate that one should daven in special addition (double or triple) is its flames are not fanned or extinguished
the correct order. One should therefore added on the fourth or fifth night of by the opening or closing of any doors or
make a point of being up to the Minyan Chanukah. [For Shabbos, one gives windows, or by people passing by.
when Hallel is recited. Chanukah Gelt either the day before or
Everything beneath a lit Menorah
After Hallel, the Chazzan recites only after. One who is stringent about
becomes a “Bossis L’Issur” on Shabbos,
half Kaddish. [If he mistakenly said handling money on Motzei Shabbos
and may not be moved. If the place
Tiskabel, he should not repeat it after should refrain from giving Chanukah
where the Menorah is situated needs to
U’vo L’tziyon.] Gelt until Sunday.] One should also give
be used, one can prevent the chair or
Chanukah Gelt to his students.
If one forgot to recite Hallel, he should table from becoming a Bossis L’Issur by
recite it with a Brocho as soon as he It is appropriate for children to give placing a Challah or bottle of wine on it
remembers, unless the sun already set. Chanukah Gelt to each other. from sunset until Tzeis Hakochavim.
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Similarly, one may place the Menorah on One should go home quickly, in order to During bentching, one should remember
a tray which is not designated light the Menorah as soon as possible. to recite V’al Hanissim and Ya’aleh
exclusively for use with a candelabra or Veyavo, as well as the Horachamon for
At home, Havdallah is recited first,
candlesticks, and place a Challah or Rosh Chodesh.
followed by Menorah lighting, Haneiros
bottle of wine on the tray from sunset Halolu and V’Yiten Lecho. [If one forgot Ya’aleh Veyavo in
until Tzeis Hakochavim.
bentching:
The third day of Chanukah (Motzei
In both of these situations, the chair or Shabbos and Sunday) marks the Alter • If he remembered before saying
tray – along with all of its contents – may Hashem’s name at Bonei
Rebbe’s release from his second
be moved on Shabbos, but only once the Yerushalayim, he goes back.
imprisonment (in 5561). Although his
location is actually needed. The chair or second incarceration was less severe • If he remembered after that, but
tray may not be moved simply for the before beginning the next Brocho, he
than the first, his release is still regarded
sake of protecting the Menorah. recites the extra Brocho as printed in
as a greater victory for Chassidus than
The chair or tray should be moved the liberation on Yud-Tes Kislev two the Bentcher.
carefully, as the Menorah itself cannot years earlier – the first libel had been • If one already began even the first
be directly handled. Were the Menorah aimed primarily against the Alter Rebbe, word (Boruch) of the next Brocho, he
to fall whilst being moved, one would whereas the second libel was directed does not correct his omission.
not be able to catch it or support it against the teachings of Chassidus and Although one normally recites half-
directly with his hands. Furthermore, if the Chassidic way of life. [According to Hallel on Rosh Chodesh, full Hallel is
the flames are still burning, and they are some versions, the liberation occurred recited when it falls on Chanukah.
fuelled by oil, one must be careful that on the fifth day of Chanukah.] Two Sifrei Torah are taken out for Krias
the liquid doesn’t rise or fall and cause Hatorah, with the first three Aliyos for
the flame to become bigger or smaller.
 ROSH CHODESH (WED) Rosh Chodesh, and the fourth for
Another option: The Menorah (as well as Chanukah.
Rosh Chodesh extends from Tuesday
the Bossis beneath it) may be moved by It is customary to eat something special
night until Wednesday afternoon.
a non-Jew – but only if one had in mind in honour of Rosh Chodesh, distinct from
Throughout davening, one should
(and preferably verbalized) at the onset the special foods that are eaten in
remember to recite both Ya’aleh Veyavo
of Shabbos that a non-Jew would move honour of Chanukah.
as well as V’al Hanissim.
it after the flames extinguished.
[If one forgot Ya’aleh Veyavo in
One may also move the Menorah (and
davening, or is unsure whether he  ZOS CHANUKAH (FRI)
the Bossis beneath it) in an indirect way,
recited it: The last night and day of Chanukah is
such as with one’s foot, elbow or body.
known as Zos Chanukah. It is an
However, one may not move it with an • At Maariv, one does not correct his
item that is held in one’s hand. opportune time to participate in a
omission.
Chassidishe Farbrengen.
• At Shacharis and Mincha, if he realized
The wicks and oils remaining from the
 SHABBOS CHANUKAH before saying Hashem’s name at the
Menorah are gathered together and
Haneiros Halolu should not be sung on end of Hamachazir Shechinasoi
burned on the last day of Chanukah.
Shabbos. However, one may sing the L’tziyon, he goes back. If he
[This does not apply to the wicks or oil
ending (i.e. Al Nissecha). remembered between the conclusion
that were not used at all, such as any oil
of that Brocho and Modim, he recites
During bentching, one should remember remaining in the flask.] No benefit
it at that point, without going back. If
to recite V’al Hanissim and Retzei, as should be derived from this fire.
he remembers any time after that
well as the Horachamon for Shabbos. point, but before he began reciting
As on every Shabbos Mevorchim, the (the second) Yih’yu L’ratzon, he  DIDAN NOTZACH
entire Tehillim is recited before returns to the beginning of Retzei. If he The Rebbe encouraged utilizing the day of
davening, and a Farbrengen is remembered only afterwards, he must Hey Teves for purchasing Seforim for
conducted after davening. repeat the entire Shmoneh Esrei. oneself, for one’s children, and for
• If one forgot Ya’aleh Veyavo during community institutions. The opportunity
Av Harachamim and Tzidkosecha are not
Shacharis and only realized after should also be utilized to establish new
recited.
Musaf, he does not repeat Shacharis. Shiurim, and strengthen existing ones.

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Mincha, and only realized after the
Maariv should be davened promptly and Zman Tefillah has passed, he must Night Plag Shkiah Tzeis
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1st (Thu)
and V’atah Kaddosh are recited as usual. Shmoneh Esrei during Maariv, but 2nd (Fri) 3:58pm 4:53pm 5:24pm
The Shule Menorah is lit and Haneiros does not recite Ya’aleh Veyavo in 3rd (‫)שבת‬ Shabbos Ends: 5:38pm
Halolu is sung right before Aleinu. [See either. Between the two Tefillos, he 4th (Sun) 3:59pm 4:53pm 5:24pm
section entitled “Shule Menorah” for should wait the span of time to walk 5th (Mon) 3:59pm 4:53pm: 5:24pm
more details.] As usual, Havdallah in four Amos (approx. two metres), and 6th (Tue) 3:59pm 4:53pm 5:24pm
Shule is not recited until Maariv is preferably, he should recite words of 7th (Wed) 3:59pm 4:53pm 5:25pm
8th (Thu) 4:00pm 4:54pm 5:25pm
completely finished. supplication between them.