Say Yaaleh Viyavo and Ve’al Hanissim during Shemoneh Esrei. See below, “Hosafos,” for the laws that apply if you forgot to say Yaaleh Viyavo or Ve’al Hanissim when davening.
When bentching after the Shabbos meals, add Ve’al Hanissim, Retzei and Yaaleh Viyavo. See below, “Hosafos,” for the laws that apply if you forgot to say Ve’al Hanissim or Yaaleh Viyavo when bentching.
When bentching, also say the Harachaman for Shabbos and the one for Rosh Chodesh.
When saying a Berachah Acharonah Mei’ein Shalosh (e.g., Al Hamichyah), add the additions for Shabbos and Rosh Chodesh. (However, there is no need to repeat the berachah if they were omitted.)
If possible, daven Minchah earlier in the afternoon, before lighting the menorah.
However, if it is late, or if there is no minyan for Minchah at an earlier time, daven Minchah after lighting the menorah.
The menorah is lit first, followed by the Shabbos candles.
When lighting the menorah, make sure to add enough oil to burn at least a half hour after tzeis hakochavim. If using candles, use candles large enough to burn for this amount of time. There is no need to remain near the lights this evening.
The menorah and the chair upon which it is lying remain muktzah throughout Shabbos, even after the lights have burned out. If you will need to move the chair on Shabbos, a Rov should be consulted.
