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Info on Chanukah oil burning lengths
If I recall correctly, Chanukah lights must burn until at least 1/2 hour after nightfall (or after they are lit).
I know that different types of oil burn faster or slower. Would someone know if there ...
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Is it true that it is 'Hiddur Mitzvah' to have the Hanukkah lights stay lit for longer?
Does it make a difference if the Hanukkah lights are lit for an hour or an hour and a half? Is it more of a 'Hiddur Mitzvah'?
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Why are we required to light Chanukah lights only for about half an hour?
Since the miracle of the oil of Chanukah was that from one flask of oil they miraculously had enough oil for the menorah to burn all night for eight days, why did Chazal require us to light only for ...
