Lighting Candles When the Wife is Not Home
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Question
My wife is not home today, on the eve of Shabbat. I have a married daughter who is at my house and lights candles for herself and her home. Who should light the Shabbat candles for the home in place of my wife, me or my daughter?
Answer
Hello,
Even if the daughter lights at home, the household members need to light for themselves.
If there is a daughter over the age of 12, she should recite the blessing, as the primary ordinance of lighting candles pertains to the woman.
If there is no grown daughter, the head of the household should light.