If one can afford only one candle for the household, should it be used for Shabbat or may it be used flexibly?
Synopsis
One candle suffices for the entire household Shabbat obligation, with remaining funds directed to Chanukah; alternatively, in some modern views, flexible use of a single household candle might suffice for both, though traditional sources prioritize Shabbat first.
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