Divorced Woman in Lighting Candles and Head Covering.
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Question
Is a divorced woman (virgin) who was married for two weeks and returned to her parents' home obligated to light Shabbat candles? And is she obligated to cover her head if it is really difficult for her? (The question concerns an Ashkenazi woman)
Answer
A. Lighting candles - fulfills the obligation through the mother's lighting.
B. Head covering - obligated to cover her head as a married woman.
Source
Beit Shmuel and Helkat Mehokek, Even HaEzer, Siman 20
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