Father or Daughter in Lighting Candles
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Question
If a woman is not at home on Shabbat, who should light the candles at home, her husband or her daughter?
Answer
Shalom Rav
The primary commandment of lighting candles is upon women, and therefore if there is a daughter over the age of twelve, it is better for her to light. If the daughter is younger, the husband should light.
Source
Tur and Shulchan Aruch, Siman 263
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