Q. The tradition of my family is to light the Chanuka candles on a Menorah that is outside in the front of the house and inside a glass box to protect it from winds and rain. In our days when terrible antisemitic feelings are so common, we are afraid to light outside. Should we have trust in Hashem and continue to light outside? If not, do we have to be Matir Nedder?

A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that even for those who light outside the house in normal stable peaceful times, it should be avoided in our difficult times. No Hattoras Nedorim (release from promises) is necessary

Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a