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Halachot and Customs
At what height should the menorah be placed?
Question
Where is the best place to put the menorah? I heard it should be within a height of 80 cm from the floor? Thank you very much
Answer
Hello,
The menorah should be placed at least three handbreadths (24 cm) above the ground, and it is a mitzvah to place it below ten handbreadths—meaning 80 cm.
Sources: See Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim (Siman 671, Seif 6). Also, refer to Chazon Ovadia, Chanukah (pages 33-35).
Best regards,
Hillel Meirs
