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Shabbos Candles When Eating Out

Question: If I am in Yerushalayim and will be Bentching Licht 40 minutes before Shkiah as per the Minhag here and walking to the Kosel and eating out (by…

האם אשה באה”ק מוציאה ידי חובת הדלקת נר שבת את בעלה שנמצא באמריקה

מענה: ניסוח השאלה לא מדוייק. כל אחד חייב בכל מקרה שיהיה לו תאורה - לפחות חשמלי - במקום שהוא נמצא, שזהו מעיקרי מצות נר שבת, שלא יכשל בעץ ואבן.…

Placing a Challah or a Siddur on the Shabbos candles tray before Shabbos

Question: Is it permissible L'Chatchila to place before Shabbos a Challah or a Siddur on the tray on which the Shabbos candles are resting, so that after the candles…

What is our custom regarding the placement of the Shabbos candles, the implication of the Alter Rebbe is to put them on the table, but I saw that the Arizal (referenced in the Ketzos Hashulchan) recommends not putting them directly on the table?

The candles, at least two of them, should be on the table in the eating room. If this is difficult, one may place them near the table in that…

Where is the preferred place to light Shabbos candles?

There are several aspects to this question: 1. Does it make a difference if they are lit on the Shabbos table, or on a table on the side of…

How should I light Shabbos candles in a hospital?

One may light electric candles in the hospital with a Bracha. It is recommended to use a battery operated light, rather than a regular electric lamp. Some say the light…

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