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Lighting Candles Before Shabbat

Question

Hello, I would like to ask how long before sunset is the latest time one can light Shabbat candles? Thank you very much.

Answer

Hello, 

No later than 5 minutes before sunset.

Source

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Fried, shlita

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