An Elderly Man Whose Son Lights Candles on His Behalf
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Question
An elderly man who is bedridden and his son comes to light Hanukkah candles for him. The father very much wants to recite the blessings at the time of his son's lighting. Can the father recite the blessings, or only his son who is the agent to light?
Answer
According to Halacha, the agent who performs the mitzvah is the one who recites the blessing, but if the sender wishes to recite the blessing, there is a basis to rely on.
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