A Woman Lighting Hanukkah Candles
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Question
I am a divorced woman living alone. Am I required to light Hanukkah candles? [I haven't seen women lighting Hanukkah candles].
Answer
Shalom and Happy Hanukkah
Women are obligated to light Hanukkah candles just like men. As the Gemara explains, 'for they too were involved in that miracle.' Some of the early commentators explain that women were the main part of the miracle, which was brought about by a woman - Judith, who killed Holofernes.
However, women who have a husband lighting candles fulfill their obligation through his lighting. But a woman living alone is obligated to light.