Agent Lighting Hanukkah Candle for a Shoteh
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Question
An elderly person or a shoteh, who has no understanding of Hanukkah, if he has an agent lighting on his behalf, does he recite the blessings?
Answer
He does not recite the blessings even if the sender is present, as the sender is not obligated.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 675, Mishnah Berurah, SK 9
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