Being at Parents' Home During Lighting
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Question
I am an Ashkenazi yeshiva student who eats and sleeps in the yeshiva throughout all the days of Hanukkah, and I return to my parents' home before the time of lighting, and I stay there until the evening, and then I return to the yeshiva. Where should I light?
Answer
It seems that he can light at his home, and it is preferable that he eats a meal at home. He can also appoint an agent to light for him at the yeshiva.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 677, סעיף 1) Mishnah Berurah and Beur Halacha (there); Azmera Leshimcha (Issue 118). The reason is that although the yeshiva is the main home for the young man, nevertheless, his parents' home, when he is there, is also considered his home, and he can light there even if he does not sleep there at night.