Motzei Shabbat and Sunday
Maariv should be davened promptly.
Motzei Shabbat and Sunday is the second day of Rosh Chodesh. Throughout davening, one should recite Ya’aleh Veyavo. During Birchat Hamazon, one should recite Ya’aleh Veyavo, as well as the Harachaman for Rosh Chodesh. [See previous section for one who forgot, or is unsure, whether he recited Ya’aleh Veyavo in davening or bentching. If one forgot Ya’aleh Veyavo during Mincha on the second day of Rosh Chodesh, and only realized after the Zman Tefillah has passed, he recites the Amidah twice during Maariv, but does not recite Ya’aleh Veyavo in either.]
The Shul Menorah is lit, Haneirot Halalu and Maoz Tzur are sung right before Aleinu. [See section entitled “Shul Menorah” for more details.] As usual, Havdallah in Shul is not recited until Maariv is completely finished. In communities where they say V’Yiten Lechah in Shul before Aleinu, they should light before V’Yiten Lechah.
One should go home quickly, in order to light the Menorah as soon as possible.
At home, most make Havdallah first, followed by Menorah lighting, Haneirot Halalu, Maoz Tzur and V’Yiten Lechah, some make Havdallah after Menorah lighting, and some make Havdallah and say V’Yiten Lechah prior to Menorah lighting
Although one normally recites half-Hallel on Rosh Chodesh, full Hallel is recited when it falls on Chanukah.
Two Sifrei Torah are taken out for Kriat Hatorah, with the first three Aliyot for Rosh Chodesh, and the fourth for Chanukah.
It is customary to eat something special in honor of Rosh Chodesh, distinct from the foods eaten in honor of Chanukah.
Zot Chanukah (Sunday Night / Monday)
The last night and day of Chanukah is known as Zot Chanukah.
The wicks and oils remaining from the Menorah are gathered together and burned on the last day of Chanukah. [This does not apply to the wicks or oil that were not used at all, such as any oil remaining in the flask.] No benefit should be derived from this fire.
