Accepting Shabbat After Lighting Candles
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Question
Hello Rabbi, I wanted to ask if it's possible to light Shabbat candles and only then accept Shabbat? Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello Rabbi
It is possible to decide not to accept Shabbat when lighting candles.
A woman who lights candles automatically accepts Shabbat unless she explicitly states that she does not accept Shabbat when lighting [and such a condition should not be made except in cases of great necessity]. However, a man who lights candles does not accept Shabbat by doing so.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 263, Sif 10.