Shabbat Candles When the Wife is Hospitalized
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Question
A husband whose wife is giving birth and is still in the hospital. Should the husband light Shabbat candles separately when he is staying with his parents?
Answer
Hello,
When the wife does not light candles at home, the husband should light Shabbat candles in the house where he is staying for Shabbat, or contribute to the cost of the candles with the hosts.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 263, Seifim 6 and 7, and Mishnah Berurah there.