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title: Siman 678 – Not enough money for two
description: "וChelek 6 1. The following is a list of mitzva objects to acquire in a descending level of priority: 1. Bread for Shabbos. (MB ) 2. One candle for Shabbos. (ShA) 3. One candle for Chanuka. (ShA) d. Wine for…"
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updated: "2026-07-27"
category: Laws of Chanuka
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# Siman 678 – Not enough money for two

וChelek 6

1. The following is a list of mitzva objects to acquire in a descending level of priority:
   1. Bread for Shabbos. (MB )
   2. One candle for Shabbos. (ShA)
   3. One candle for Chanuka. (ShA) d. Wine for Kiddush and Havdalla. (ShA - Rama)

1. A second candle for Chanuka takes priority over a second candle for Shabbos. (MB )

1. If you kindle a ner Chanuka indoors without another source of light, most achronim hold that it is forbidden to do anything in its light. (ShaH 6)

## Key

**ShA**
 : Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
 : Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
 : Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
 : Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
 : Beur Halacha

**BaH**
 : Baer Haytayv

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