Do I have to light 8 candles there?

When you go away for shabbos do you light the same # of candles as usual? if I light 8 candles usually do I need to also light 8 at our host or can I just light two?

Gold Member Joined: Feb 15 2011 Posts: 1115 Location: UK

I see many people do just 2.

Posted: Mon, Jul 11 2011, 4:55 pm Post subject:

I learned that one does not decrease in kedusha, only increase.

Posted: Mon, Jul 11 2011, 5:07 pm Post subject:

most people light only 2 when away. thats most, not all.
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I was also taught you light two away from home. Only what is din, not additions.
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Gold Member Joined: Dec 25 2008 Posts: 2041

I studied the halachas of this and it was two away from home (not that you can't light more but it is not considered a lessening of kedusha) and I bring my own candles because technically they are supposed to be your own (although of course, someone can give it to you and it is yours anyways)

Gold Member Joined: Jul 26 2009 Posts: 1488

We actually asked a noted posek about this issue. He said to follow whatever my mother does. She lights two when away from home, so that is what I do.

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48159

Bidieved 2 is enough. If you can light your usual amount, you should, though.

Gold Member Joined: Jan 25 2011 Posts: 2105

My mother asked her Rav and was told to light 2 candles when she goes away, except to her parents or inlaws. In their houses she lights her regular amount.

Senior Member Joined: Jul 04 2011 Posts: 200

I only light two when I'm away, even by my parents and in-laws.