Agent for Lighting Hanukkah Candle or Increasing and Adding

Place and order of lighting Hanukkah candles

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Question

A son living in his parents' home, and there is not enough oil to light the Hanukkah candle for both the father and the son. Is it preferable for the son to fulfill the obligation with his father's lighting, or should each light for themselves even if there is not enough for all the candles?

Answer

It is preferable for him to fulfill the obligation with his father, and he will have the enhancement of increasing and adding.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 671

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