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===[[Tachanun]]=== | ===[[Tachanun]]=== | ||
#There is no [[Tachanun]] at [[Mincha]] on Erev [[Chanukah]] (eve of [[Chanukah]]) and if Erev [[Chanukah]] falls out on [[Shabbat]], at [[Mincha]] Tzidkatcha isn’t said. <ref>Rama 683:1, Nitei Gavriel 1:2-3</ref> | #There is no [[Tachanun]] at [[Mincha]] on Erev [[Chanukah]] (eve of [[Chanukah]]) and if Erev [[Chanukah]] falls out on [[Shabbat]], at [[Mincha]] Tzidkatcha isn’t said.<ref>Rama 683:1, Nitei Gavriel 1:2-3</ref> | ||
===Fasting on Erev Chanuka=== | ===Fasting on Erev Chanuka=== | ||
#Many authorities permit fasting on Erev [[Chanukah]]. <ref> | #Many authorities permit fasting on Erev [[Chanukah]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 686:1 </ref> However, some hold that it’s forbidden to fast on Erev [[Chanukah]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 686:1 quotes that Bach and Pri [[Chadash]] who forbid fasting on Erev [[Chanukah]]. Nonetheless, Mishna Brurah writes that one shouldn’t protest those who have the minhag to fast on Erev [[Chanukah]] as a makeup for a fast on Erev [[Rosh Chodesh]] Tevet. </ref> However, it’s forbidden to decree a public fast on Erev [[Chanukah]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 686:1 </ref> | ||
#Preferably one shouldn’t fast for a Yeherzeit on Erev [[Chanukah]] and if one does one should break one’s fast before the time for [[lighting Chanukah Candles]]. <ref>Nitei Gavriel 1:8 </ref> | #Preferably one shouldn’t fast for a Yeherzeit on Erev [[Chanukah]] and if one does one should break one’s fast before the time for [[lighting Chanukah Candles]].<ref>Nitei Gavriel 1:8 </ref> | ||
#A groom who is getting married on Erev [[Chanukah]] may fast the day of his wedding. <ref>Nitei Gavriel 1:9 </ref> | #A groom who is getting married on Erev [[Chanukah]] may fast the day of his wedding. <ref>Nitei Gavriel 1:9 </ref> | ||
===Reading Chagai on Erev Chanuka=== | ===Reading Chagai on Erev Chanuka=== | ||
#Some say that on Erev [[Chanukah]] one should learn Chagai chapter 2:10-23 (from “BeEsrim VeArba” until the end of the book). <ref>Ben Ish Chai (Vayeshev 23), Kaf HaChaim 670:26 </ref> | #Some say that on Erev [[Chanukah]] one should learn Chagai chapter 2:10-23 (from “BeEsrim VeArba” until the end of the book).<ref>Ben Ish Chai (Vayeshev 23), Kaf HaChaim 670:26 </ref> | ||
===Preparing chanuka candles=== | ===Preparing chanuka candles=== | ||
#One should make sure to prepare one’s oil and candles for [[Chanukah]] Candles before [[Chanukah]]. <ref>Nitei Gavriel 1:11-13 </ref> | #One should make sure to prepare one’s oil and candles for [[Chanukah]] Candles before [[Chanukah]].<ref>Nitei Gavriel 1:11-13 </ref> | ||
===Learning laws of Chanuka=== | ===Learning laws of Chanuka=== | ||
#One should learn the laws of [[Chanukah]] before [[Chanukah]]. <ref>Nitei Gavriel 1:15 quoting the Shlah at end of Maasechet [[Shabbat]] s.v. Tochechat </ref> | #One should learn the laws of [[Chanukah]] before [[Chanukah]].<ref>Nitei Gavriel 1:15 quoting the Shlah at end of Maasechet [[Shabbat]] s.v. Tochechat </ref> | ||
==Having a Festive Meal on Chanuka== | ==Having a Festive Meal on Chanuka== | ||
