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Lighting Candles Before Plag HaMincha

Question

I was in Jerusalem for Rosh Hashanah and lit candles at Plag HaMincha. It seemed to me that Plag was at 5:05, and later I saw that I lit according to Plag, which was at 5:10.

Answer

Shalom Rav

One does not fulfill the obligation of lighting candles before Plag HaMincha. Also, the festival does not commence for you at this time.

According to the law, you should have lit again.

Answered 10 October 2024 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Source

Mishnah Berurah, Siman 261, Se'if Katan 25

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