Forgot to recite the blessing when lighting candles
Question
For Shabbat for all the reasons
Topic: lighting Shabbat candles
Question: If I lit the candles and forgot to recite the blessing – may I recite it afterwards?
Topic: lighting Shabbat candles
Question: If I lit the candles and forgot to recite the blessing – may I recite it afterwards?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha.
As long as Shabbat has not yet begun, she may recite the blessing.
After sunset she may no longer recite it.
Source
Biur Halacha, siman 263, s.v. “keshe-yadlik”
Comments
Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)
