May one ask a non-Jew to light a candle for Shabbat at twilight?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits asking a non-Jew to light Shabbat candles at twilight. The Mishnah Berurah clarifies that this extends beyond the Shabbat meal candles to any Shabbat-benefit lighting, and addresses the timing requirement.
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