Rav Elyashiv - Where To Light The Candles For Succos?
Rav Elyashiv (Halichos V'Hanhagos) holds that you must optimally light Shabbos and Yom Tov candles in the Succah. If you cannot, you must light it in a place where the light of the candles gives off light into the Succah. If that is not possible then you should light candles in the place where you prepare the meal or any other room that you will use. However the bracha should not be made when lighting those candles. What should be done is that immediately afterwards you should turn on the Succah lights and make the bracha then.
Important Note: We try to convey the Tshuva to the best of our ability. We admit that our understanding may not be accurate. Please also understand that this Tshuva may not be the final word on this topic. One should consult a Rav before drawing any conclusions.
Anonymous, Rehovot IL, 2009-10-02 02:59:12 What if you are eating in someone else's sukkah, but need the candle light to see the way for preparing for bed later on?Anonymous, 2011-10-11 21:58:04 what if it is raining in the sukkah? what if it might rain?
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