Lighting Candles for Children Staying Home Alone or Visiting
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Question
Are children who stay home alone on Shabbat required to light Shabbat candles, and what is the ruling when they are visiting and eating at someone else's place?
Answer
When they are alone at home, they are required to light the candles. When visiting, they can participate by contributing a coin at the host's place, or the host can acquire a share in the candles for them through another person who lifts the candles and declares that he acquires a share for the guests. Alternatively, another guest can give a coin on their behalf, which also allows them to become partners in the Shabbat candle lighting.