Lighting Hanukkah Ligthts Abroad Before Lighting in Israel
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Question
I work overseas, and the time difference between me and Israel is five hours (ahead of Israel). My question is regarding the lighting of Hanukkah candles. If I light here before the time of lighting Hanukkah candles in Israel has arrived, should my wife then light Hanukkah candles at home with a blessing or without a blessing? (There are children of various ages at home.)
Answer
Hello,
Your household members, your wife and children, do not fulfill the obligation through your lighting abroad. Therefore, they should light candles with a blessing.
In principle, you can also fulfill the obligation through the lighting they perform at your home, but if you wish, you can light yourself with a blessing.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 677, Seif 2, Mishnah Berurah, there, Sif Katan 2.