Hanukkah Candles for Someone Returning from Abroad
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Question
I need to return from the USA on Wednesday, the first night of Hanukkah. The flight departs from the USA at 2:30 PM [on Wednesday] US time and arrives in Israel the next day [Thursday] morning at 6:00 AM. What should I do about lighting the Hanukkah candles?
Answer
If you have a wife who lights at home, you fulfill your obligation through her lighting on your behalf. If you do not have a wife lighting on your behalf at home, appoint an agent to light in your home. On the second day, when you light, recite the 'Shehechiyanu' blessing before the other blessings and fulfill it with a new fruit.
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