Late candle lighting or should the husband light?
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Question
Subject: Shabbat candle lighting
Question: If I arrive home only a few minutes before sunset, is it preferable that I light the candles quickly when I arrive, or that my husband light the candles in my place on time?
Question: If I arrive home only a few minutes before sunset, is it preferable that I light the candles quickly when I arrive, or that my husband light the candles in my place on time?
Answer
Shalom u-vracha
It depends on the time you arrive. If at least 10 minutes will remain before sunset, you should light yourself, because the main mitzvah is upon the woman.
And if there is concern that less time will remain, it is preferable that the husband light.
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