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	#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]],<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 says that the gemara seems to imply that one should eat bread at this meal just like the other meals of shabbat, and that one should beautify the meal with some meat or other nice dishes. In shaar hatziyon (s.k. 2) he brings three proofs from the gemara that one should have bread.		#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]],<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 says that the gemara seems to imply that one should eat bread at this meal just like the other meals of shabbat, and that one should beautify the meal with some meat or other nice dishes. In shaar hatziyon (s.k. 2) he brings three proofs from the gemara that one should have bread.

	(1) the language of the gemara shabbat 119b is לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו במוצאי שבת - a person should always organize his table on motzei shabbat. The verb "לסדר" seemingly implies a full meal.		* (1) the language of the gemara shabbat 119b is לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו במוצאי שבת - a person should always organize his table on motzei shabbat. The verb "לסדר" seemingly implies a full meal.

	(2) the gemara right before this one states that לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו בערב שבת - a person should always organize his table on erev shabbat. This is certainly referring to having a meal with bread, as the Friday night shabbat meal must have bread. Thus one should assume that the same phrase applied to motzei shabbat would also imply a meal with bread.		* (2) the gemara right before this one states that לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו בערב שבת - a person should always organize his table on erev shabbat. This is certainly referring to having a meal with bread, as the Friday night shabbat meal must have bread. Thus one should assume that the same phrase applied to motzei shabbat would also imply a meal with bread.

	(3) the gemara immediately following states that drinking hot water and eating hot bread on motzei shabbat is healthy for you. It sounds like this is a continuation of the gemara about melaveh malka, and stating that eating hot bread for melaveh malka (as opposed to cold bread) is healthy.		* (3) the gemara immediately following states that drinking hot water and eating hot bread on motzei shabbat is healthy for you. It sounds like this is a continuation of the gemara about melaveh malka, and stating that eating hot bread for melaveh malka (as opposed to cold bread) is healthy.
	</ref> but if one cannot, then cake is sufficient. If one cannot even eat cake, one should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>		</ref> but if one cannot, then cake is sufficient. If one cannot even eat cake, one should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>
	#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>		#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>

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	#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]],<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 says that the gemara seems to imply that one should eat bread at this meal just like the other meals of shabbat, and that one should beautify the meal with some meat or other nice dishes. In shaar hatziyon (s.k. 2) he brings three proofs from the gemara that one should have bread.		#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]],<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 says that the gemara seems to imply that one should eat bread at this meal just like the other meals of shabbat, and that one should beautify the meal with some meat or other nice dishes. In shaar hatziyon (s.k. 2) he brings three proofs from the gemara that one should have bread.

	* (1) the language of the gemara shabbat 119b is לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו במוצאי שבת - a person should always organize his table on motzei shabbat. The verb "לסדר" seemingly implies a full meal.		(1) the language of the gemara shabbat 119b is לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו במוצאי שבת - a person should always organize his table on motzei shabbat. The verb "לסדר" seemingly implies a full meal.

	* (2) the gemara right before this one states that לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו בערב שבת - a person should always organize his table on erev shabbat. This is certainly referring to having a meal with bread, as the Friday night shabbat meal must have bread. Thus one should assume that the same phrase applied to motzei shabbat would also imply a meal with bread.		(2) the gemara right before this one states that לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו בערב שבת - a person should always organize his table on erev shabbat. This is certainly referring to having a meal with bread, as the Friday night shabbat meal must have bread. Thus one should assume that the same phrase applied to motzei shabbat would also imply a meal with bread.

	* (3) the gemara immediately following states that drinking hot water and eating hot bread on motzei shabbat is healthy for you. It sounds like this is a continuation of the gemara about melaveh malka, and stating that eating hot bread for melaveh malka (as opposed to cold bread) is healthy.</ref> but if one cannot, then cake is sufficient. If one cannot even eat cake, one should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>		(3) the gemara immediately following states that drinking hot water and eating hot bread on motzei shabbat is healthy for you. It sounds like this is a continuation of the gemara about melaveh malka, and stating that eating hot bread for melaveh malka (as opposed to cold bread) is healthy.
			</ref> but if one cannot, then cake is sufficient. If one cannot even eat cake, one should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>
	#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>		#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>
	#Some have the custom to light candles and sing special zemirot on motzei [[shabbat\|Shabbat]] after [[Havdalah]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:3 </ref>		#Some have the custom to light candles and sing special zemirot on motzei [[shabbat\|Shabbat]] after [[Havdalah]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:3 </ref>

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	#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]],<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 says that the gemara seems to imply that one should eat bread at this meal just like the other meals of shabbat, and that one should beautify the meal with some meat or other nice dishes. In shaar hatziyon (s.k. 2) he brings three proofs from the gemara that one should have bread.		#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]],<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 says that the gemara seems to imply that one should eat bread at this meal just like the other meals of shabbat, and that one should beautify the meal with some meat or other nice dishes. In shaar hatziyon (s.k. 2) he brings three proofs from the gemara that one should have bread.

	(1) the language of the gemara shabbat 119b is לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו במוצאי שבת - a person should always organize his table on motzei shabbat. The verb "לסדר" seemingly implies a full meal.		* (1) the language of the gemara shabbat 119b is לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו במוצאי שבת - a person should always organize his table on motzei shabbat. The verb "לסדר" seemingly implies a full meal.

	(2) the gemara right before this one states that לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו בערב שבת - a person should always organize his table on erev shabbat. This is certainly referring to having a meal with bread, as the Friday night shabbat meal must have bread. Thus one should assume that the same phrase applied to motzei shabbat would also imply a meal with bread.		* (2) the gemara right before this one states that לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו בערב שבת - a person should always organize his table on erev shabbat. This is certainly referring to having a meal with bread, as the Friday night shabbat meal must have bread. Thus one should assume that the same phrase applied to motzei shabbat would also imply a meal with bread.

	(3) the gemara immediately following states that drinking hot water and eating hot bread on motzei shabbat is healthy for you. It sounds like this is a continuation of the gemara about melaveh malka, and stating that eating hot bread for melaveh malka (as opposed to cold bread) is healthy.</ref> but if one cannot, then cake is sufficient. If one cannot even eat cake, one should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>		* (3) the gemara immediately following states that drinking hot water and eating hot bread on motzei shabbat is healthy for you. It sounds like this is a continuation of the gemara about melaveh malka, and stating that eating hot bread for melaveh malka (as opposed to cold bread) is healthy.</ref> but if one cannot, then cake is sufficient. If one cannot even eat cake, one should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>
	#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>		#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>
	#Some have the custom to light candles and sing special zemirot on motzei [[shabbat\|Shabbat]] after [[Havdalah]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:3 </ref>		#Some have the custom to light candles and sing special zemirot on motzei [[shabbat\|Shabbat]] after [[Havdalah]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:3 </ref>

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	==General Halachot==		==General Halachot==
	#A person should set his table on Saturday night even if one only plans on eating a [[Kezayit]] in order to honor the completion of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 300:1 writes that a person should set his table for Malveh Malka on Saturday night. This is based on the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b. Tur 300:1 says that this is the proper way to escort the [[Shabbat]] out just like we bring it in with proper respect. Mishna Brurah 300:1 explains that although it is important, [[Melava Malka]] is not quite as important as the three [[Shabbat]] meals, meaning if you can't afford to eat [[Melava Malka]] unless you eliminate one of the [[Shabbat]] meals you shouldn't do that. Mishna Brurah 300:2 explains that the reason is to give respect to the exiting of [[Shabbat]].</ref> Even though many aren’t careful about it, a Yireh Shamayim (a G-d fearing person) should make an extra effort to keep it.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 300:3, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:1. The Midrash Kohelet Rabba 12:5 says that in the future, a person will be resurrected using a bone located in one’s spine. The Kaf Hachayim 300:1-2 says that this bone called the luz is fed only with food eaten at a melave malka. Mishna Brurah 300:2 quotes the Taz saying the same thing but calls the bone the nisko. In Shaar Hatziyun 300:7, he explains that since this bone didn't get pleasure from Adam's sin, this bone was spared the curse of death. </ref>		#A person should set his table on Saturday night even if one only plans on eating a [[Kezayit]] in order to honor the completion of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 300:1 writes that a person should set his table for Malveh Malka on Saturday night. This is based on the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b. Tur 300:1 says that this is the proper way to escort the [[Shabbat]] out just like we bring it in with proper respect. Mishna Brurah 300:1 explains that although it is important, [[Melava Malka]] is not quite as important as the three [[Shabbat]] meals, meaning if you can't afford to eat [[Melava Malka]] unless you eliminate one of the [[Shabbat]] meals you shouldn't do that. Mishna Brurah 300:2 explains that the reason is to give respect to the exiting of [[Shabbat]].</ref>
	#~~One should eat with specific intent~~ that it ~~should be for~~ the ~~meal of Melaveh Malka~~, ~~preferably saying this expressly. See further in~~ the ~~topic on [[Having Kavana for Mitzvot]]~~.		##Even though many aren’t careful about it, a Yireh Shamayim (a G-d fearing person) should make an extra effort to keep it.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 300:3, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:1. The Midrash Kohelet Rabba 12:5 says that in the future, a person will be resurrected using a bone located in one’s spine. The Kaf Hachayim 300:1-2 says that this bone called the luz is fed only with food eaten at a melave malka. Mishna Brurah 300:2 quotes the Taz saying the same thing but calls the bone the nisko. In Shaar Hatziyun 300:7, he explains that since this bone didn't get pleasure from Adam's sin, this bone was spared the curse of death. </ref>
	#At the end of [[Birkat HaMazon]] for [[Melava Malka]], some authorities hold that one should say say "migdol yishuot malko" like on [[Shabbat]] itself, instead of "magdil yishuot,"<ref>Kaf Hachaim 189:11</ref> while others say that one should say the regular "magdil yishuot" on [[Melava Malka]] just like during the week.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 300:4) </ref>		##It is a debate in the poskim whether it is actually obligatory or not.<ref>See Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen (Radiance of Shabbos pg 231 ft. 2) who cites this debate. The Magen Avraham (274:2) says that it isn't a "חובה כל כך" (not so obligatory), and the Alter Rebbe (300:3) says that it is merely מצוה מן המובחר (i.e. a good thing to do). However, the Chaye Adam (hilchot shabbat 8:36) calls it a "חוב גמור" (a full-fledged obligation).</ref>
			#At the end of [[Birkat HaMazon]] for [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]], some authorities hold that one should say say "migdol yishuot malko" like on [[Shabbat]] itself, instead of "magdil yishuot,"<ref>Kaf Hachaim 189:11</ref> while others say that one should say the regular "magdil yishuot" on [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]] just like during the week.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 300:4) </ref>
	#Some poskim allow eating meat leftovers on motzaei [[Shabbat]] even during the [[nine days]] while some poskim say that it's prohibited. See [[Nine_Days#Shabbat_and_Leftovers]] for the sources.		#Some poskim allow eating meat leftovers on motzaei [[Shabbat]] even during the [[nine days]] while some poskim say that it's prohibited. See [[Nine_Days#Shabbat_and_Leftovers]] for the sources.

	==Who is Obligated?==		==Who is Obligated?==

	#Many say that women are also obligated to eat [[Melava Malka]].<ref>Machatzis Hashekel 300:2, Yechave Daat 4:25, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:3. Magen Avraham 291:15 quotes the Avudarham saying that some women had the custom not to do chores on motzaei [[shabbat]]. The Gra in Maaseh Rav 150 says that he was also very strict on his wife. The Pri Megadim A”A 300:1 says that maybe they’re not chayavot based on their safek by havdalah.</ref>		#Many say that women are also obligated to eat [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]].<ref>Machatzis Hashekel 300:2, Yechave Daat 4:25, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:3. Magen Avraham 291:15 quotes the Avudarham saying that some women had the custom not to do chores on motzaei [[shabbat]]. The Gra in Maaseh Rav 150 says that he was also very strict on his wife. The Pri Megadim A”A 300:1 says that maybe they’re not chayavot based on their safek by havdalah.</ref>
	#Kaf HaChaim quotes poskim who write that women should ~~be having the Melava Malka seudah~~ in order to sustain the Luz bone.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:2</ref> He also quotes in the name of Reb Elimelech that the seudah of motzei Shabbos is a segulah (good sign) for women to have easy childbirth.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:4</ref>		#Kaf HaChaim quotes poskim who write that women should have melaveh malka in order to sustain the Luz bone.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:2</ref> He also quotes in the name of Reb Elimelech that the seudah of motzei Shabbos is a segulah (good sign) for women to have easy childbirth.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:4</ref>

	==When ~~Should One Perform Melava Malka~~?==		==When to Eat?==
	#~~Melava Malka~~ should be fulfilled as soon as possible after [[Shabbat]]. If one isn’t hungry, one may have it later but shouldn’t do an established activity before having ~~Melava Malka~~. However, certainly one shouldn’t delay it past [[Chatzot]] of the night. However, if one did delay past [[Chatzot]] one may still fulfill it until [[Alot HaShachar]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:2 and Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:5 write that Melveh Malka should be done right after [[Shabbat]] and shouldn’t do a established activity before Melvah Malka. However, they add, at least one should eat [[Melava Malka]] by [[Chatzot]] because the Shaare Teshuva 300:1 quotes the Arizal that the holiness of [[shabbat]] only remains until [[Chatzot]]. Nonetheless, Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1 pg 630) adds that if one didn’t do it before [[Chatzot]] one may still fulfill this mitzvah until [[Alot HaShachar]]. One of his proofs is from a story about the Gra in Tosefet Maaseh Rav (39). One time the Gra was sick on Saturday night and didn't eat [[Melava Malka]], when he got somewhat better it was still before Alot Hashachar and so he ate [[Melava Malka]]. Kaf Hachayim 300:14 says it should lechatchila be eaten within four halachic hours of [[shabbat]]. </ref>		#Melaveh malka should be fulfilled as soon as possible after [[Shabbat]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:2 states that since the reason to eat melaveh malka is to escort the shabbat queen out just like we escorted her in (with kabbalat shabbat on Friday evening), it follows that it's better to eat it soon after shabbat ends. He explains in shaar hatziyon (s.k. 5) that it is the way of escorting to do it when the person is leaving, and not after they have already left. </ref>
	#If one extended his [[Seudat Shelishit]] until it got dark, some say that one is exempt from having ~~Melava Malka~~, and ~~some~~ argue. <ref>~~Eliyah Rabba~~ 300:1 ~~writes that he heard~~ that if ~~[[Seudat Shelishit]]~~ until ~~it got dark~~ one is exempt from ~~having Melava Malka~~. However, Tehillat David 300, Kaf HaChaim 300:11 disagree with this. </ref>		##If one isn’t hungry, one may have it later, but shouldn’t do an established activity before having it.<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:2. He explains in shaar hatziyon (s.k. 5) that if one engages in an established activity before eating melaveh malka, they are מסיח דעת (lit: turn their mind away) from shabbat, and so one can no longer really be seen as escorting the shabbat out at that point. </ref>
	#There’s no obligation for having ~~Melava Malka~~ on Motzei [[Yom Tov]].<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:4 rules that there's no obligation to eat Melveh Malka on [[Yom Tov]]. See also Sh”t Rivivot Efraim 3:292 who writes that the Chazon Ish would have a Melava Malka on Motzei [[Yom Tov]]. </ref>		##However, certainly one shouldn’t delay it past [[Chatzot]] of the night. However, if one did delay past [[Chatzot]] one may still fulfill it until [[Alot HaShachar]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:2 and Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:5 write that Melveh Malka should be done right after [[Shabbat]] and shouldn’t do a established activity before Melvah Malka. However, they add, at least one should eat [[Melava Malka]] by [[Chatzot]] because the Shaare Teshuva 300:1 quotes the Arizal that the holiness of [[shabbat]] only remains until [[Chatzot]]. Nonetheless, Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1 pg 630) adds that if one didn’t do it before [[Chatzot]] one may still fulfill this mitzvah until [[Alot HaShachar]]. One of his proofs is from a story about the Gra in Tosefet Maaseh Rav (39). One time the Gra was sick on Saturday night and didn't eat [[Melava Malka]], when he got somewhat better it was still before Alot Hashachar and so he ate [[Melava Malka]]. Kaf Hachayim 300:14 says it should lechatchila be eaten within four halachic hours of [[shabbat]]. </ref>
			#If one extended his [[Seudat Shelishit]] until it got dark, some say that one is exempt from having melaveh malka, and others argue.<ref>Baer Heitev 300:1 cites from the Ohr Zarua that if one at seuda shlishit until after nightfall, then one is exempt from eating melaveh malka. However, Tehillat David 300, Kaf HaChaim 300:11 disagree with this. </ref>
			#There’s no obligation for having melaveh malka on Motzei [[Yom Tov]].<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:4 rules that there's no obligation to eat Melveh Malka on [[Yom Tov]]. See also Sh”t Rivivot Efraim 3:292 who writes that the Chazon Ish would have a Melava Malka on Motzei [[Yom Tov]]. </ref>

	==What Should One Eat ~~for Melava Malka~~?==		==What Should One Eat?==
	#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka]], but if he cannot then cake is sufficient. If he cannot even eat cake, he should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>		#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka\|melaveh malka]],<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 says that the gemara seems to imply that one should eat bread at this meal just like the other meals of shabbat, and that one should beautify the meal with some meat or other nice dishes. In shaar hatziyon (s.k. 2) he brings three proofs from the gemara that one should have bread.

			(1) the language of the gemara shabbat 119b is לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו במוצאי שבת - a person should always organize his table on motzei shabbat. The verb "לסדר" seemingly implies a full meal.

			(2) the gemara right before this one states that לעולם יסדר אדם שולחנו בערב שבת - a person should always organize his table on erev shabbat. This is certainly referring to having a meal with bread, as the Friday night shabbat meal must have bread. Thus one should assume that the same phrase applied to motzei shabbat would also imply a meal with bread.

			(3) the gemara immediately following states that drinking hot water and eating hot bread on motzei shabbat is healthy for you. It sounds like this is a continuation of the gemara about melaveh malka, and stating that eating hot bread for melaveh malka (as opposed to cold bread) is healthy.</ref> but if one cannot, then cake is sufficient. If one cannot even eat cake, one should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>
	#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>		#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>
	#Some have the custom to light candles and sing special zemirot on motzei [[shabbat\|Shabbat]] after [[Havdalah]]. <ref>Mishna Brurah 300:3 </ref>		#Some have the custom to light candles and sing special zemirot on motzei [[shabbat\|Shabbat]] after [[Havdalah]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:3 </ref>
	#One should spread a tablecloth on the table and set the table nicely.<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 says that setting the table shows that we really want to extend [[shabbat]] and aren't happy that it is over. </ref>		#One should spread a tablecloth on the table and set the table nicely.<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 says that setting the table shows that we really want to extend [[shabbat]] and aren't happy that it is over. </ref>
	#It is beneficial to consume hot food and drink, and wash with hot water, as these provide ''refuot'' (health benefits). <ref>Gemara [https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.119b?lang=bi Shabbat] 119b See Rashi there for חמין and מלוגמא.</ref>		#It is beneficial to consume hot food and drink, and wash with hot water, as these provide ''refuot'' (health benefits).<ref>Gemara [https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.119b?lang=bi Shabbat] 119b See Rashi there for חמין and מלוגמא.</ref>

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	#A person should set his table on Saturday night even if one only plans on eating a [[Kezayit]] in order to honor the completion of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 300:1 writes that a person should set his table for Malveh Malka on Saturday night. This is based on the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b. Tur 300:1 says that this is the proper way to escort the [[Shabbat]] out just like we bring it in with proper respect. Mishna Brurah 300:1 explains that although it is important, [[Melava Malka]] is not quite as important as the three [[Shabbat]] meals, meaning if you can't afford to eat [[Melava Malka]] unless you eliminate one of the [[Shabbat]] meals you shouldn't do that. Mishna Brurah 300:2 explains that the reason is to give respect to the exiting of [[Shabbat]].</ref> Even though many aren’t careful about it, a Yireh Shamayim (a G-d fearing person) should make an extra effort to keep it.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 300:3, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:1. The Midrash Kohelet Rabba 12:5 says that in the future, a person will be resurrected using a bone located in one’s spine. The Kaf Hachayim 300:1-2 says that this bone called the luz is fed only with food eaten at a melave malka. Mishna Brurah 300:2 quotes the Taz saying the same thing but calls the bone the nisko. In Shaar Hatziyun 300:7, he explains that since this bone didn't get pleasure from Adam's sin, this bone was spared the curse of death. </ref>		#A person should set his table on Saturday night even if one only plans on eating a [[Kezayit]] in order to honor the completion of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 300:1 writes that a person should set his table for Malveh Malka on Saturday night. This is based on the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b. Tur 300:1 says that this is the proper way to escort the [[Shabbat]] out just like we bring it in with proper respect. Mishna Brurah 300:1 explains that although it is important, [[Melava Malka]] is not quite as important as the three [[Shabbat]] meals, meaning if you can't afford to eat [[Melava Malka]] unless you eliminate one of the [[Shabbat]] meals you shouldn't do that. Mishna Brurah 300:2 explains that the reason is to give respect to the exiting of [[Shabbat]].</ref> Even though many aren’t careful about it, a Yireh Shamayim (a G-d fearing person) should make an extra effort to keep it.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 300:3, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:1. The Midrash Kohelet Rabba 12:5 says that in the future, a person will be resurrected using a bone located in one’s spine. The Kaf Hachayim 300:1-2 says that this bone called the luz is fed only with food eaten at a melave malka. Mishna Brurah 300:2 quotes the Taz saying the same thing but calls the bone the nisko. In Shaar Hatziyun 300:7, he explains that since this bone didn't get pleasure from Adam's sin, this bone was spared the curse of death. </ref>
	#One should eat with specific intent that it should be for the meal of Melaveh Malka, preferably saying this expressly. See further in the topic on [[Having Kavana for Mitzvot]].~~<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 </ref>~~		#One should eat with specific intent that it should be for the meal of Melaveh Malka, preferably saying this expressly. See further in the topic on [[Having Kavana for Mitzvot]].
	#At the end of [[Birkat HaMazon]] for [[Melava Malka]], some authorities hold that one should say say "migdol yishuot malko" like on [[Shabbat]] itself, instead of "magdil yishuot,"<ref>Kaf Hachaim 189:11</ref> while others say that one should say the regular "magdil yishuot" on [[Melava Malka]] just like during the week.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 300:4) </ref>		#At the end of [[Birkat HaMazon]] for [[Melava Malka]], some authorities hold that one should say say "migdol yishuot malko" like on [[Shabbat]] itself, instead of "magdil yishuot,"<ref>Kaf Hachaim 189:11</ref> while others say that one should say the regular "magdil yishuot" on [[Melava Malka]] just like during the week.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 300:4) </ref>
	#Some poskim allow eating meat leftovers on motzaei [[Shabbat]] even during the [[nine days]] while some poskim say that it's prohibited. See [[Nine_Days#Shabbat_and_Leftovers]] for the sources.		#Some poskim allow eating meat leftovers on motzaei [[Shabbat]] even during the [[nine days]] while some poskim say that it's prohibited. See [[Nine_Days#Shabbat_and_Leftovers]] for the sources.
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	#Many say that women are also obligated to eat [[Melava Malka]].<ref>Machatzis Hashekel 300:2, Yechave Daat 4:25, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:3. Magen Avraham 291:15 quotes the Avudarham saying that some women had the custom not to do chores on motzaei [[shabbat]]. The Gra in Maaseh Rav 150 says that he was also very strict on his wife. The Pri Megadim A”A 300:1 says that maybe they’re not ~~chayavos~~ based on their safek by havdalah.</ref>		#Many say that women are also obligated to eat [[Melava Malka]].<ref>Machatzis Hashekel 300:2, Yechave Daat 4:25, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:3. Magen Avraham 291:15 quotes the Avudarham saying that some women had the custom not to do chores on motzaei [[shabbat]]. The Gra in Maaseh Rav 150 says that he was also very strict on his wife. The Pri Megadim A”A 300:1 says that maybe they’re not chayavot based on their safek by havdalah.</ref>
	#Kaf HaChaim quotes poskim who write that women should be having the Melava Malka seudah in order to sustain the Luz bone.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:2</ref> He also quotes in the name of Reb Elimelech that the seudah of motzei Shabbos is a segulah (good sign) for women to have easy childbirth.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:4</ref>		#Kaf HaChaim quotes poskim who write that women should be having the Melava Malka seudah in order to sustain the Luz bone.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:2</ref> He also quotes in the name of Reb Elimelech that the seudah of motzei Shabbos is a segulah (good sign) for women to have easy childbirth.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:4</ref>

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	The proper way to escort out the [[Shabbat]] is to have a festive meal after it is over, just like it is welcomed in with the utmost respect.<ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos, 30:5</ref> Just like one would escort a King out of his city with honor, so too Shabbat.		The proper way to escort out the [[Shabbat]] is to have a festive meal after it is over, just like it is welcomed in with the utmost respect.<ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos, 30:5</ref> Just like one would escort a King out of his city with honor, so too Shabbat.

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	The proper way to escort out the [[Shabbat]] is to have a festive meal after it is over, just like it is welcomed in with the utmost respect.<ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos, 30:5</ref> Just like one would escort a King out of his city with honor, so too Shabbat.		The proper way to escort out the [[Shabbat]] is to have a festive meal after it is over, just like it is welcomed in with the utmost respect.<ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos, 30:5</ref> Just like one would escort a King out of his city with honor, so too Shabbat.
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	#A person should set his table on Saturday night even if one only plans on eating a [[Kezayit]] in order to honor the completion of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 300:1 writes that a person should set his table for Malveh Malka on Saturday night. This is based on the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b. Tur 300:1 says that this is the proper way to escort the [[Shabbat]] out just like we bring it in with proper respect. Mishna Brurah 300:1 explains that although it is important, [[Melava Malka]] is not quite as important as the three [[Shabbat]] meals, meaning if you can't afford to eat [[Melava Malka]] unless you eliminate one of the [[Shabbat]] meals you shouldn't do that. Mishna Brurah 300:2 explains that the reason is to give respect to the exiting of [[Shabbat]].</ref> Even though many aren’t careful about it, a Yireh Shamayim (a G-d fearing person) should make an extra effort to keep it.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 300:3, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:1. The Midrash Kohelet Rabba 12:5 says that in the future, a person will be resurrected using a bone located in one’s spine. The Kaf Hachayim 300:1-2 says that this bone called the luz is fed only with food eaten at a melave malka. Mishna Brurah 300:2 quotes the Taz saying the same thing but calls the bone the nisko. In Shaar Hatziyun 300:7, he explains that since this bone didn't get pleasure from Adam's sin, this bone was spared the curse of death. </ref>		#A person should set his table on Saturday night even if one only plans on eating a [[Kezayit]] in order to honor the completion of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 300:1 writes that a person should set his table for Malveh Malka on Saturday night. This is based on the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b. Tur 300:1 says that this is the proper way to escort the [[Shabbat]] out just like we bring it in with proper respect. Mishna Brurah 300:1 explains that although it is important, [[Melava Malka]] is not quite as important as the three [[Shabbat]] meals, meaning if you can't afford to eat [[Melava Malka]] unless you eliminate one of the [[Shabbat]] meals you shouldn't do that. Mishna Brurah 300:2 explains that the reason is to give respect to the exiting of [[Shabbat]].</ref> Even though many aren’t careful about it, a Yireh Shamayim (a G-d fearing person) should make an extra effort to keep it.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 300:3, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:1. The Midrash Kohelet Rabba 12:5 says that in the future, a person will be resurrected using a bone located in one’s spine. The Kaf Hachayim 300:1-2 says that this bone called the luz is fed only with food eaten at a melave malka. Mishna Brurah 300:2 quotes the Taz saying the same thing but calls the bone the nisko. In Shaar Hatziyun 300:7, he explains that since this bone didn't get pleasure from Adam's sin, this bone was spared the curse of death. </ref>

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			The proper way to escort out the [[Shabbat]] is to have a festive meal after it is over, just like it is welcomed in with the utmost respect.<ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos, 30:5</ref> Just like one would escort a King out of his city with honor, so too Shabbat.
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	The proper way to escort out the [[Shabbat]] is to have a festive meal after it is over, just like ~~we bring~~ it in with the utmost respect.<ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos, 30:5</ref> Just like one would escort a King out of his city with honor, so too ~~Shabbos~~. <ref>see Rashi on the Gemara in Shabbos 119b on Melava Malka (ד״ה במוצ״ש)</ref>		The proper way to escort out the [[Shabbat]] is to have a festive meal after it is over, just like it is welcomed in with the utmost respect.<ref>Rambam Hilchos Shabbos, 30:5</ref> Just like one would escort a King out of his city with honor, so too Shabbat.<ref>see Rashi on the Gemara in Shabbos 119b on Melava Malka (ד״ה במוצ״ש)</ref>
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	==General Halachot==		==General Halachot==
	#A person should set his table on Saturday night even if one only plans on eating a [[Kezayit]] ~~so as~~ to ~~respect~~ the ~~exiting~~ of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 300:1 writes that a person should set his table for Malveh Malka on Saturday night. This is based on the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b. Tur 300:1 says that this is the proper way to escort the [[Shabbat]] out just like we bring it in with proper respect. Mishna Brurah 300:1 explains that although it is important, [[Melava Malka]] is not quite as important as the three [[Shabbat]] meals, meaning if you can't afford to eat [[Melava Malka]] unless you eliminate one of the [[Shabbat]] meals you shouldn't do that. Mishna Brurah 300:2 explains that the reason is to give respect to the exiting of [[Shabbat]].</ref> Even though many aren’t careful about it, a Yireh Shamayim (a G-d fearing person) should make an extra effort to keep it.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 300:3, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:1. The Midrash Kohelet Rabba 12:5 says that in the future, a person will be resurrected using a bone located in one’s spine. The Kaf Hachayim 300:1-2 says that this bone called the luz is fed only with food eaten at a melave malka. Mishna Brurah 300:2 quotes the Taz saying the same thing but calls the bone the nisko. In Shaar Hatziyun 300:7, he explains that since this bone didn't get pleasure from Adam's sin, this bone was spared the curse of death. </ref>		#A person should set his table on Saturday night even if one only plans on eating a [[Kezayit]] in order to honor the completion of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 300:1 writes that a person should set his table for Malveh Malka on Saturday night. This is based on the Gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b. Tur 300:1 says that this is the proper way to escort the [[Shabbat]] out just like we bring it in with proper respect. Mishna Brurah 300:1 explains that although it is important, [[Melava Malka]] is not quite as important as the three [[Shabbat]] meals, meaning if you can't afford to eat [[Melava Malka]] unless you eliminate one of the [[Shabbat]] meals you shouldn't do that. Mishna Brurah 300:2 explains that the reason is to give respect to the exiting of [[Shabbat]].</ref> Even though many aren’t careful about it, a Yireh Shamayim (a G-d fearing person) should make an extra effort to keep it.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 300:3, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:1. The Midrash Kohelet Rabba 12:5 says that in the future, a person will be resurrected using a bone located in one’s spine. The Kaf Hachayim 300:1-2 says that this bone called the luz is fed only with food eaten at a melave malka. Mishna Brurah 300:2 quotes the Taz saying the same thing but calls the bone the nisko. In Shaar Hatziyun 300:7, he explains that since this bone didn't get pleasure from Adam's sin, this bone was spared the curse of death. </ref>
	#One should eat with specific intent that it should be for the meal of Melaveh Malka, preferably saying this expressly. See further in the topic on [[Having Kavana for Mitzvot]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 </ref>		#One should eat with specific intent that it should be for the meal of Melaveh Malka, preferably saying this expressly. See further in the topic on [[Having Kavana for Mitzvot]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1 </ref>
	#At the end of [[Birkat HaMazon]] for [[Melava Malka]], some authorities hold that one should say say "migdol yishuot malko" like on [[Shabbat]] itself, instead of "magdil yishuot"<ref>Kaf Hachaim 189:11</ref>, while others say that one should say the regular "magdil yishuot" on [[Melava Malka]] just like during the week. <ref>Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 300:4) </ref>		#At the end of [[Birkat HaMazon]] for [[Melava Malka]], some authorities hold that one should say say "migdol yishuot malko" like on [[Shabbat]] itself, instead of "magdil yishuot,"<ref>Kaf Hachaim 189:11</ref> while others say that one should say the regular "magdil yishuot" on [[Melava Malka]] just like during the week.<ref>Yalkut Yosef (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 300:4) </ref>
	#Some poskim allow eating meat leftovers on motzaei [[Shabbat]] even during the [[nine days]] while some poskim say that it's prohibited. See [[Nine_Days#Shabbat_and_Leftovers]] for the sources.		#Some poskim allow eating meat leftovers on motzaei [[Shabbat]] even during the [[nine days]] while some poskim say that it's prohibited. See [[Nine_Days#Shabbat_and_Leftovers]] for the sources.

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	#Many say that women are also obligated to eat [[Melava Malka]].<ref>Machatzis Hashekel 300:2, Yechave Daat 4:25, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:3. Magen Avraham 291:15 quotes the Avudarham saying that some women had the custom not to do chores on motzaei [[shabbat]]. The Gra in Maaseh Rav 150 says that he was also very strict on his wife. The Pri Megadim A”A 300:1 says that maybe they’re not chayavos based on their safek by havdalah.</ref>		#Many say that women are also obligated to eat [[Melava Malka]].<ref>Machatzis Hashekel 300:2, Yechave Daat 4:25, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:3. Magen Avraham 291:15 quotes the Avudarham saying that some women had the custom not to do chores on motzaei [[shabbat]]. The Gra in Maaseh Rav 150 says that he was also very strict on his wife. The Pri Megadim A”A 300:1 says that maybe they’re not chayavos based on their safek by havdalah.</ref>
	#Kaf HaChaim ~~brings~~ that women should be having the seudah ~~due~~ to ~~reasons such as escorting out Shabbos as well as sustaining~~ the Luz bone.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:2</ref> He also ~~brings~~ in the name of R’ Elimelech that the seudah of motzei Shabbos is ~~mesugal~~ for women to have an easy childbirth.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:4</ref>		#Kaf HaChaim quotes poskim who write that women should be having the Melava Malka seudah in order to sustain the Luz bone.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:2</ref> He also quotes in the name of Reb Elimelech that the seudah of motzei Shabbos is a segulah (good sign) for women to have easy childbirth.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:4</ref>

	==When Should One Perform Melava Malka?==		==When Should One Perform Melava Malka?==
	#Melava Malka should be fulfilled as soon after [[Shabbat]] ~~as possible~~. If one isn’t hungry one may have it later but shouldn’t do an established activity before having Melava Malka. However, certainly one shouldn’t delay it past [[Chatzot]] of the night. However, if one did delay past [[Chatzot]] one may still fulfill it until [[Alot HaShachar]]. <ref>Mishna Brurah 300:2 and Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:5 write that Melveh Malka should be done right after [[Shabbat]] and shouldn’t do a established activity before Melvah Malka. However, they add, at least one should eat [[Melava Malka]] by [[Chatzot]] because the Shaare Teshuva 300:1 quotes the Arizal that the holiness of [[shabbat]] only remains until [[Chatzot]]. Nonetheless, Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1 pg 630) adds that if one didn’t do it before [[Chatzot]] one may still fulfill this mitzvah until [[Alot HaShachar]]. One of his proofs is from a story about the Gra in Tosefet Maaseh Rav (39). One time the Gra was sick on Saturday night and didn't eat [[Melava Malka]], when he got somewhat better it was still before Alot Hashachar and so he ate [[Melava Malka]]. Kaf Hachayim 300:14 says it should lechatchila be eaten within four halachic hours of [[shabbat]]. </ref>		#Melava Malka should be fulfilled as soon as possible after [[Shabbat]]. If one isn’t hungry, one may have it later but shouldn’t do an established activity before having Melava Malka. However, certainly one shouldn’t delay it past [[Chatzot]] of the night. However, if one did delay past [[Chatzot]] one may still fulfill it until [[Alot HaShachar]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:2 and Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:5 write that Melveh Malka should be done right after [[Shabbat]] and shouldn’t do a established activity before Melvah Malka. However, they add, at least one should eat [[Melava Malka]] by [[Chatzot]] because the Shaare Teshuva 300:1 quotes the Arizal that the holiness of [[shabbat]] only remains until [[Chatzot]]. Nonetheless, Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1 pg 630) adds that if one didn’t do it before [[Chatzot]] one may still fulfill this mitzvah until [[Alot HaShachar]]. One of his proofs is from a story about the Gra in Tosefet Maaseh Rav (39). One time the Gra was sick on Saturday night and didn't eat [[Melava Malka]], when he got somewhat better it was still before Alot Hashachar and so he ate [[Melava Malka]]. Kaf Hachayim 300:14 says it should lechatchila be eaten within four halachic hours of [[shabbat]]. </ref>
	#If one extended his [[Seudat Shelishit]] until it got dark, some say that one is exempt from having Melava Malka, and some argue. <ref>Eliyah Rabba 300:1 writes that he heard that if [[Seudat Shelishit]] until it got dark one is exempt from having Melava Malka. However, Tehillat David 300, Kaf HaChaim 300:11 disagree with this. </ref>		#If one extended his [[Seudat Shelishit]] until it got dark, some say that one is exempt from having Melava Malka, and some argue. <ref>Eliyah Rabba 300:1 writes that he heard that if [[Seudat Shelishit]] until it got dark one is exempt from having Melava Malka. However, Tehillat David 300, Kaf HaChaim 300:11 disagree with this. </ref>
	#There’s no obligation for having Melava Malka on Motzei [[Yom Tov]].<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:4 rules that there's no obligation to eat Melveh Malka on [[Yom Tov]]. See also Sh”t Rivivot Efraim 3:292 who writes that the Chazon Ish would have a Melava Malka on Motzei [[Yom Tov]]. </ref>		#There’s no obligation for having Melava Malka on Motzei [[Yom Tov]].<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:4 rules that there's no obligation to eat Melveh Malka on [[Yom Tov]]. See also Sh”t Rivivot Efraim 3:292 who writes that the Chazon Ish would have a Melava Malka on Motzei [[Yom Tov]]. </ref>

	==What Should One Eat for Melava Malka?==		==What Should One Eat for Melava Malka?==
	#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka]], but if he cannot then cake is sufficient. If he cannot even eat cake he should at least have some fruits. <ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>		#One should try to eat bread for [[Melava Malka]], but if he cannot then cake is sufficient. If he cannot even eat cake, he should at least have some fruits.<ref>Magen Avraham 300:1, Mishna Brurah 300:1. Yalkut Yosef ([[Shabbat]] vol 1, 300:1). The Gra in Biur Hagra 300:1 says that bread must be eaten at the seuda. In Maaseh Rav 150 it says that the Gra was extremely strict about this halacha. It tells a story about when Rav Chaim Volozhin came to visit him and hadn't ate [[melava malka]] because he wasn't feeling well and the Gra told him to eat. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 explains that the reason the gra was so strict on this is because he felt it was something that was very neglected. </ref>
	#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>		#One should wear nice [[Shabbat]] clothes during this meal.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 300:6, Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 63:2. Leket Yosher page 85 says that one shouldn't remove his [[shabbat]] clothes until he goes to sleep on motzaei [[shabbat]]. </ref>
	#Some have the custom to light candles and sing special zemirot on ~~motzaei~~ [[shabbat]] after [[Havdalah]]. <ref>Mishna Brurah 300:3 </ref>		#Some have the custom to light candles and sing special zemirot on motzei [[shabbat\|Shabbat]] after [[Havdalah]]. <ref>Mishna Brurah 300:3 </ref>
	#One should spread a tablecloth on the table and set the table nicely.<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 says that setting the table shows that we really want to extend [[shabbat]] and aren't happy that it is over. </ref>		#One should spread a tablecloth on the table and set the table nicely.<ref>Mishna Brurah 300:1. Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot vihanhagot 2:166 says that setting the table shows that we really want to extend [[shabbat]] and aren't happy that it is over. </ref>
	#It is beneficial to consume hot food and drink, and wash with hot water, as these provide ''refuot''. <ref>Gemara [https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.119b?lang=bi Shabbat] 119b See Rashi there for חמין and מלוגמא.</ref>		#It is beneficial to consume hot food and drink, and wash with hot water, as these provide ''refuot'' (health benefits). <ref>Gemara [https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.119b?lang=bi Shabbat] 119b See Rashi there for חמין and מלוגמא.</ref>

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