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A Man Lighting Candles

Question

Does a man who lights candles automatically accept Shabbat with the lighting of the candles?

Answer

He does not accept Shabbat and can pray Mincha afterwards, but it is preferable that he makes a condition.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 263, Seif 10) Mishnah Berurah (Seif Katan 42).

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