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Candle Lighting by a Young Man on the Eve of Yom Kippur

Question

Is a young man obligated to light candles on the eve of Yom Kippur, and should he recite a blessing?

Answer

He is obligated to light with a blessing in the place he uses and lights one candle.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 605

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