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title: Siman 680 – Breezes and flames
description: וChelek 6 1. Do not place the Chanuka lamps in a place that the wind will blow, especially on Shabbos. (MB ) 1. If you light in the doorway on erev Shabbos, put something in front of the nairos to…
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updated: "2026-07-27"
category: Laws of Chanuka
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# Siman 680 – Breezes and flames

וChelek 6

1. Do not place the Chanuka lamps in a place that the wind will blow, especially on Shabbos. (MB )

1. If you light in the doorway on erev Shabbos, put something in front of the nairos to block the breeze that blows when you open the door. If you don't, you won't be allowed to open the door while the flames are burning. (ShA  - MB )

## Key

**ShA**
 : Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
 : Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
 : Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
 : Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
 : Beur Halacha

**BaH**
 : Baer Haytayv

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