Presenting Candles to a Sick Person for Lighting
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Question
A sick woman who cannot get out of bed, is it permissible to present her with the candles for her to light them and then place them on the table beside her?
Answer
Rabbi
It is permissible to allow a sick person to light the candles and place them where she can see and benefit from them.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 263, Sif 10 and Mishnah Berurah, Sif 48
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