Halocho #990 - What time does one light the Chanuka Menora?

On Motzai Shabbat - the first and last nights of Chanuka this year - one lights the Chanuka Menora after Shabbat ends.

• The Kitzur Shulchan Aruch says one should first make Havdala and then light the Chanuka Menora.
  
• Some have the custom of lighting the Chanuka Menora before making Havdala, since one already heard Havdala in shul. (Source: רמ"א 581:2)

On weekdays - Sunday through Thursday - the Chanuka Menora should be lit at nightfall.

• There are 2 opinions regarding nightfall: Some say it refers to dusk, other say it refers to 3 stars appearing (like Motzai Shabbat). Everybody should follow their family custom.

On Friday afternoon one lights the Chanuka Menora before lighting Shabbat candles.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 139

- Danny

12 Kislev 5773