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	==Working on Friday afternoon==		==Working on Friday afternoon==
	# One shouldn't begin a a task after [[mincha]] on Friday, some say this refers to 6.5 hours into the day, and some say this refers to 9 hours into the day. Any activity which is permitted on [[Chol HaMoed]] is permitted on Friday after [[mincha]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch 251:1, Mishna Brurah 251:5</ref>		# One shouldn't begin a task after [[mincha]] on Friday, some say this refers to 6.5 hours into the day, and some say this refers to 9 hours into the day. Any activity which is permitted on [[Chol HaMoed]] is permitted on Friday after [[mincha]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch 251:1, Mishna Brurah 251:5</ref>
	See the [[Working_on_Friday_Afternoon]] page for details.		See the [[Working_on_Friday_Afternoon]] page for details.

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	==== Tasting Meat on Friday in the Nine Days or a Fast Day ====		==== Tasting Meat on Friday in the Nine Days or a Fast Day ====
	# On Friday of [[Shabbat Chazon]], one ~~shouldn’t~~ taste the food.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat ~~KeHilchata~~ 42:61 </ref> According to Sephardim, if someone always tastes from the food before Shabbat to see if it needs more spices it is permitted to do so even before [[Shabbat Chazon]] even though it is in the [[Nine Days\|nine days]]. One who is strict not to do so will be blessed.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Moadim (Dinei Yemey Tisha Bav no. 30)</ref>		# On Friday of [[Shabbat Chazon]], one may taste the food without swallowing and then spit it out.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata 42:61 </ref> According to Sephardim, if someone always tastes from the food before Shabbat to see if it needs more spices it is permitted to do so even before [[Shabbat Chazon]] even though it is in the [[Nine Days\|nine days]]. One who is strict not to do so will be blessed.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Moadim (Dinei Yemey Tisha Bav no. 30)</ref>
	# If [[Asara BeTevet]] falls out to be on Friday one may taste the food if one spits it out and doesn’t swallow.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 42:61 </ref>		# If [[Asara BeTevet]] falls out to be on Friday one may taste the food if one spits it out and doesn’t swallow.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 42:61 </ref>

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	==Brushing One's Hair==		==Brushing One's Hair==
	# One should brush one's hair nicely in honor of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:12, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). See also Yosef Ometz 565. </ref>		# One should brush one's hair nicely in honor of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:12, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). See also Yosef Ometz 565. </ref>

			==Cutting One's Hair==

			# If someone has long hair, it is a mitzvah to cut one's hair on Erev Shabbat in honor of Shabbat.<ref>Rama 260:1, Mishna Brurah 260:7</ref>

	==Cutting one's Nails==		==Cutting one's Nails==
	# One should arrange for one's hair and nails to be cut on Erev [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 260:1 </ref>		# One should arrange for one's hair and nails to be cut on Erev [[Shabbat]].<ref> Shulchan Aruch 260:1 </ref> See also the [[Cutting one's nails\|Laws of cutting one's nails]].
	# See also the [[Cutting one's nails\|Laws of cutting one's nails]].
	# Some people don't cut their nails on Friday if it is Rosh Chodesh.<ref>Mishna Brurah 260:7 based on Tzavat Rabbi Yehuda Hachasid</ref>		# Some people don't cut their nails on Friday if it is Rosh Chodesh.<ref>Mishna Brurah 260:7 based on Tzavat Rabbi Yehuda Hachasid</ref>
	==Going to Mikvah==		==Going to Mikvah==

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	# One should arrange for one's hair and nails to be cut on Erev [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 260:1 </ref>		# One should arrange for one's hair and nails to be cut on Erev [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 260:1 </ref>
	# See also the [[Cutting one's nails\|Laws of cutting one's nails]].		# See also the [[Cutting one's nails\|Laws of cutting one's nails]].
			# Some people don't cut their nails on Friday if it is Rosh Chodesh.<ref>Mishna Brurah 260:7 based on Tzavat Rabbi Yehuda Hachasid</ref>
	==Going to Mikvah==		==Going to Mikvah==
	# It is also meritorious for men to immerse in a [[Mikvaot\|mikvah]] on Friday, if possible.<ref>[http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin), Mekor Chaim (Chavot Ya'ir) 260</ref>		# It is also meritorious for men to immerse in a [[Mikvaot\|mikvah]] on Friday, if possible.<ref>[http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin), Mekor Chaim (Chavot Ya'ir) 260</ref>

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Tasting the food in preparation of Shabbat

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	==Tasting the food in preparation of Shabbat==		==Tasting the food in preparation of Shabbat==
	# It is considered a great a mitzva to taste the [[Shabbat]] food every Friday afternoon. <ref>Torat Menachem (Rav Menachem Mendel Shneerson, vol 18, pg 104) discusses the importance of this minhag as a symbol for the coming of Mashiach. </ref> in order to ensure that it is tasty and fit to be served at the [[Shabbat]] meal.<ref>Magen Avraham 250:1 writes that there's a righteous practice to taste the food for [[Shabbat]] on Friday in order to know whether it's spiced and tasty. This is quoted by the achronim including Menuchat Ahava (vol 1, 2:3), Aruch Hashulchan, OC 250:4; Kaf Hachaim, OC 250:8; Mishna Brurah 250:2; Rivevot Ephraim 2:115:37. Mishna Brurah 250:2 writes that one should taste the [[Shabbat]] food on Friday in order to ensure that the is is tasty and fit for [[Shabbat]]. There's a number of source of this custom:		# It is considered a great a mitzva to taste the [[Shabbat]] food every Friday afternoon<ref>Torat Menachem (Rav Menachem Mendel Shneerson, vol 18, pg 104) discusses the importance of this minhag as a symbol for the coming of Mashiach. </ref> in order to ensure that it is tasty and fit to be served at the [[Shabbat]] meal.<ref>Magen Avraham 250:1 writes that there's a righteous practice to taste the food for [[Shabbat]] on Friday in order to know whether it's spiced and tasty. This is quoted by the achronim including Menuchat Ahava (vol 1, 2:3), Aruch Hashulchan, OC 250:4; Kaf Hachaim, OC 250:8; Mishna Brurah 250:2; Rivevot Ephraim 2:115:37. Mishna Brurah 250:2 writes that one should taste the [[Shabbat]] food on Friday in order to ensure that the is is tasty and fit for [[Shabbat]]. There's a number of source of this custom:
	* A hint for this custom can be found in the [[Shabbat]] [[Mussaf]] [[prayers]] which include the words "Those who taste it will merit long life". Although "taste it" in this context refers to [[Shabbat]] observance, poetic license allows these words to be interpreted as referring to the [[Shabbat]] foods, as well. There are those who take this teaching quite literally and insist that those who taste the [[Shabbat]] foods are assured a long life! (Machzor Vitri 181; Shibolei Haleket 82; Beit Yosef, OC 286, Elya Rabba 250:6)		* A hint for this custom can be found in the [[Shabbat]] [[Mussaf]] [[prayers]] which include the words "Those who taste it will merit long life". Although "taste it" in this context refers to [[Shabbat]] observance, poetic license allows these words to be interpreted as referring to the [[Shabbat]] foods, as well. There are those who take this teaching quite literally and insist that those who taste the [[Shabbat]] foods are assured a long life! (Machzor Vitri 181; Shibolei Haleket 82; Beit Yosef, OC 286, Elya Rabba 250:6)
	* Others suggest that the source for this custom derives from a mishna which enigmatically records that "Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai was given from the foods to taste". Some commentators suggest that this is a reference to the [[Shabbat]] foods which Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai would taste every Friday afternoon. (Torah Chaim 250:2 based on Mishna Sukka 26b)		* Others suggest that the source for this custom derives from a mishna which enigmatically records that "Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai was given from the foods to taste". Some commentators suggest that this is a reference to the [[Shabbat]] foods which Rabbi Yochanan Ben Zakkai would taste every Friday afternoon. (Torah Chaim 250:2 based on Mishna Sukka 26b)
	* It is interesting to note that according to the Zohar, the mitzva of tasting the [[Shabbat]] food applies on Friday night and not prior to [[Shabbat]], as most are accustomed to. According to this approach, the reason for tasting the food Friday night is to ensure that the daytime [[Shabbat]] foods are tasty.(Zohar, Bereishit 48b.) This opinion is puzzling, however, since once [[Shabbat]] has begun all further [[cooking]] is forbidden. In most cases it is not even permissible to add spices or do anything else to a food which is [[cooking]] on the fire. ([[Amot]] Shel Halacha by Rabbi Ari Enkin)		* It is interesting to note that according to the Zohar, the mitzva of tasting the [[Shabbat]] food applies on Friday night and not prior to [[Shabbat]], as most are accustomed to. According to this approach, the reason for tasting the food Friday night is to ensure that the daytime [[Shabbat]] foods are tasty.(Zohar, Bereishit 48b.) This opinion is puzzling, however, since once [[Shabbat]] has begun all further [[cooking]] is forbidden. In most cases it is not even permissible to add spices or do anything else to a food which is [[cooking]] on the fire. ([[Amot]] Shel Halacha by Rabbi Ari Enkin)
	* There is another, somewhat unfamiliar, explanation for the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods, as well. There are those who suggest that the custom derives from an ancient practice to fast every Friday until shortly before the arrival of [[Shabbat]]. As fasting on a Friday is generally forbidden, the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods close to the onset of [[Shabbat]] was born. In this way, through the requirement to taste the [[Shabbat]] foods Friday afternoon, those who were fasting could rest assured that their fast didn’t accidentally extend into [[Shabbat]], which would be forbidden. So too, it ensures that one will not enter [[Shabbat]] in a state of discomfort or outright hunger. In fact, in some communities this tasting ritual was known as the "boi kalla" meal. (Aseh Lecha Rav 3:14)</ref>It is noted that the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods on Friday afternoons is one which is quite widespread. <ref> Mateh Moshe 408. The kabbalists were especially diligent to taste the [[Shabbat]] food on Erev [[Shabbat]], comparing it to the exacting preparations one undertakes in order to properly prepare for the arrival of an important guest.(Shulchan Aruch Ha'arizal 260:5; Pri Eitz Chaim, Shaar 18:3; Shaar Hakavanot, Tevilat Erev [[Shabbat]])</ref>		* There is another, somewhat unfamiliar, explanation for the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods, as well. There are those who suggest that the custom derives from an ancient practice to fast every Friday until shortly before the arrival of [[Shabbat]]. As fasting on a Friday is generally forbidden, the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods close to the onset of [[Shabbat]] was born. In this way, through the requirement to taste the [[Shabbat]] foods Friday afternoon, those who were fasting could rest assured that their fast didn’t accidentally extend into [[Shabbat]], which would be forbidden. So too, it ensures that one will not enter [[Shabbat]] in a state of discomfort or outright hunger. In fact, in some communities this tasting ritual was known as the "boi kalla" meal. (Aseh Lecha Rav 3:14)</ref> It is noted that the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods on Friday afternoons is one which is quite widespread. <ref> Mateh Moshe 408. The kabbalists were especially diligent to taste the [[Shabbat]] food on Erev [[Shabbat]], comparing it to the exacting preparations one undertakes in order to properly prepare for the arrival of an important guest.(Shulchan Aruch Ha'arizal 260:5; Pri Eitz Chaim, Shaar 18:3; Shaar Hakavanot, Tevilat Erev [[Shabbat]])</ref>
	# Similarly, there are those who suggest that in the event that one knows exactly how the [[Shabbat]] foods taste (i.e. the same recipe and results week after week) there is no obligation to do so. <ref> In fact, it might be a greater display of honor to [[Shabbat]] not to taste such food beforehand and to rather save the gastronomic pleasure exclusively for [[Shabbat]] itself. </ref> Nevertheless, in order to satisfy most opinions one should be sure to taste at least one dish in honor of [[Shabbat]] every Friday afternoon.<ref> Nimukei Orach Chaim 250 ~~</ref>~~		# Similarly, there are those who suggest that in the event that one knows exactly how the [[Shabbat]] foods taste (i.e. the same recipe and results week after week) there is no obligation to do so.<ref> In fact, it might be a greater display of honor to [[Shabbat]] not to taste such food beforehand and to rather save the gastronomic pleasure exclusively for [[Shabbat]] itself. </ref> Nevertheless, in order to satisfy most opinions one should be sure to taste at least one dish in honor of [[Shabbat]] every Friday afternoon.<ref> Nimukei Orach Chaim 250 </ref>
	# On Friday of [[Shabbat Chazon]], one shouldn’t taste the food. <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 42:61 </ref> According to Sephardim, if someone always tastes from the food before Shabbat to see if it needs more spices it is permitted to do so even before Shabbat chazon even though it is in the nine days. One who is strict not to do so will be blessed.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Moadim (Dinei Yemey Tisha Bav no. 30)</ref>
	~~# If [[Asara BeTevet]] falls out to be on Friday one may taste the food if one spits it out and doesn’t swallow. <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 42:61~~ </ref>

	==Which ~~foods should~~ be ~~tasted~~?==		==== Tasting Meat on Friday in the Nine Days or a Fast Day ====
			# On Friday of [[Shabbat Chazon]], one shouldn’t taste the food.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 42:61 </ref> According to Sephardim, if someone always tastes from the food before Shabbat to see if it needs more spices it is permitted to do so even before [[Shabbat Chazon]] even though it is in the [[Nine Days\|nine days]]. One who is strict not to do so will be blessed.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Moadim (Dinei Yemey Tisha Bav no. 30)</ref>
			# If [[Asara BeTevet]] falls out to be on Friday one may taste the food if one spits it out and doesn’t swallow.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 42:61 </ref>

			==== Which Foods Should be Tasted? ====
	# Some authorities suggest that the mitzva of tasting the [[Shabbat]] food pertains specifically to the chulent<ref> Yosef Ometz, Minhagei Frankfurt 576 </ref> though most others insist that it applies equally to all the foods which one will be eating throughout [[Shabbat]].<ref> Magen Avraham, OC 250:1; Shulchan Aruch Harav, OC 250:8 </ref>		# Some authorities suggest that the mitzva of tasting the [[Shabbat]] food pertains specifically to the chulent<ref> Yosef Ometz, Minhagei Frankfurt 576 </ref> though most others insist that it applies equally to all the foods which one will be eating throughout [[Shabbat]].<ref> Magen Avraham, OC 250:1; Shulchan Aruch Harav, OC 250:8 </ref>
	==Who ~~should taste~~ the ~~food~~?==
			==== Who Should Taste the Food? ====
	# There are a number of authorities who maintain that one is not obligated to taste every single [[Shabbat]] dish. It suffices for the lady of the house to taste the food in the course of her [[cooking]] to ensure that all the [[Shabbat]] foods are tasty.<ref> Piskei Teshuvot 250:1 </ref>		# There are a number of authorities who maintain that one is not obligated to taste every single [[Shabbat]] dish. It suffices for the lady of the house to taste the food in the course of her [[cooking]] to ensure that all the [[Shabbat]] foods are tasty.<ref> Piskei Teshuvot 250:1 </ref>

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	* There is another, somewhat unfamiliar, explanation for the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods, as well. There are those who suggest that the custom derives from an ancient practice to fast every Friday until shortly before the arrival of [[Shabbat]]. As fasting on a Friday is generally forbidden, the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods close to the onset of [[Shabbat]] was born. In this way, through the requirement to taste the [[Shabbat]] foods Friday afternoon, those who were fasting could rest assured that their fast didn’t accidentally extend into [[Shabbat]], which would be forbidden. So too, it ensures that one will not enter [[Shabbat]] in a state of discomfort or outright hunger. In fact, in some communities this tasting ritual was known as the "boi kalla" meal. (Aseh Lecha Rav 3:14)</ref>It is noted that the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods on Friday afternoons is one which is quite widespread. <ref> Mateh Moshe 408. The kabbalists were especially diligent to taste the [[Shabbat]] food on Erev [[Shabbat]], comparing it to the exacting preparations one undertakes in order to properly prepare for the arrival of an important guest.(Shulchan Aruch Ha'arizal 260:5; Pri Eitz Chaim, Shaar 18:3; Shaar Hakavanot, Tevilat Erev [[Shabbat]])</ref>		* There is another, somewhat unfamiliar, explanation for the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods, as well. There are those who suggest that the custom derives from an ancient practice to fast every Friday until shortly before the arrival of [[Shabbat]]. As fasting on a Friday is generally forbidden, the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods close to the onset of [[Shabbat]] was born. In this way, through the requirement to taste the [[Shabbat]] foods Friday afternoon, those who were fasting could rest assured that their fast didn’t accidentally extend into [[Shabbat]], which would be forbidden. So too, it ensures that one will not enter [[Shabbat]] in a state of discomfort or outright hunger. In fact, in some communities this tasting ritual was known as the "boi kalla" meal. (Aseh Lecha Rav 3:14)</ref>It is noted that the custom of tasting the [[Shabbat]] foods on Friday afternoons is one which is quite widespread. <ref> Mateh Moshe 408. The kabbalists were especially diligent to taste the [[Shabbat]] food on Erev [[Shabbat]], comparing it to the exacting preparations one undertakes in order to properly prepare for the arrival of an important guest.(Shulchan Aruch Ha'arizal 260:5; Pri Eitz Chaim, Shaar 18:3; Shaar Hakavanot, Tevilat Erev [[Shabbat]])</ref>
	# Similarly, there are those who suggest that in the event that one knows exactly how the [[Shabbat]] foods taste (i.e. the same recipe and results week after week) there is no obligation to do so. <ref> In fact, it might be a greater display of honor to [[Shabbat]] not to taste such food beforehand and to rather save the gastronomic pleasure exclusively for [[Shabbat]] itself. </ref> Nevertheless, in order to satisfy most opinions one should be sure to taste at least one dish in honor of [[Shabbat]] every Friday afternoon.<ref> Nimukei Orach Chaim 250 </ref>		# Similarly, there are those who suggest that in the event that one knows exactly how the [[Shabbat]] foods taste (i.e. the same recipe and results week after week) there is no obligation to do so. <ref> In fact, it might be a greater display of honor to [[Shabbat]] not to taste such food beforehand and to rather save the gastronomic pleasure exclusively for [[Shabbat]] itself. </ref> Nevertheless, in order to satisfy most opinions one should be sure to taste at least one dish in honor of [[Shabbat]] every Friday afternoon.<ref> Nimukei Orach Chaim 250 </ref>
	# On Friday of [[Shabbat Chazon]], one shouldn’t taste the food. <Ref>Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 42:61 </ref> According to Sephardim, if someone always tastes from the food before Shabbat to see if it needs more spices it is permitted to do so even before Shabbat chazon even though it is in the nine days. One who is strict not to do so will be blessed.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Moadim (Dinei Yemey Tisha Bav no. 30)</ref>		# On Friday of [[Shabbat Chazon]], one shouldn’t taste the food. <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 42:61 </ref> According to Sephardim, if someone always tastes from the food before Shabbat to see if it needs more spices it is permitted to do so even before Shabbat chazon even though it is in the nine days. One who is strict not to do so will be blessed.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Moadim (Dinei Yemey Tisha Bav no. 30)</ref>
	# If [[Asara BeTevet]] falls out to be on Friday one may taste the food if one spits it out and doesn’t swallow. <Ref>Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 42:61 </ref>		# If [[Asara BeTevet]] falls out to be on Friday one may taste the food if one spits it out and doesn’t swallow. <Ref>Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata 42:61 </ref>

	==Which foods should be tasted?==		==Which foods should be tasted?==

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	# The mitzva of showering can only be fulfilled with warm to hot water. <ref>Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 260:1; Beiur Halacha 260 s.v. “Bechamin” and "Lechof Harosh". But see Devar Chevron 2:229 </ref>		# The mitzva of showering can only be fulfilled with warm to hot water. <ref>Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 260:1; Beiur Halacha 260 s.v. “Bechamin” and "Lechof Harosh". But see Devar Chevron 2:229 </ref>
	# The order of what to wash first when showering is as follows: head, face, chest, right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg.<ref>[[Shabbat]] 61a; Mishna Brurah 2:7, 260:1; Be'er Moshe 3:1; Ben Ish Chai (Vayishlach 17), [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). The Ta’amei Haminhagim 249 writes that this pre-[[Shabbat]] wash is known in kabbalistic circles to assist in removing sins from one’s soul. </ref>		# The order of what to wash first when showering is as follows: head, face, chest, right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg.<ref>[[Shabbat]] 61a; Mishna Brurah 2:7, 260:1; Be'er Moshe 3:1; Ben Ish Chai (Vayishlach 17), [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). The Ta’amei Haminhagim 249 writes that this pre-[[Shabbat]] wash is known in kabbalistic circles to assist in removing sins from one’s soul. </ref>
	==Brushing ~~one~~'s ~~hair~~==		==Laundering One's Clothing==
	# One should brush one's hair nicely in honor of [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:12, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). See also Yosef Ometz 565 </ref>		# The establishment of Ezra Hasofer was that a person should launder all of his clothing before Shabbat on Thursday each week. The reason it was established for Thursday and not Friday is so that it wouldn't interfere with one's preparations for Shabbat.<ref>Gemara Bava Kama 82a, Shulchan Aruch 242:1, Magen Avraham 242:3, Mishna Brurah 242:6</ref> However, because using modern washing machines it is quick to do the laundry it is permitted to do so on Friday.<Ref>Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata 42:13 cited by Piskei Teshuvot 242:10. Yalkut Yosef 242:7 writes that it is permitted to do the laundry on Friday but it is proper to do it beforehand. Or Letzion 2:16:1 writes that one shouldn't do it on Friday unless there is an extenuating circumstance.</ref>
			# The reason it was established to be done on Thursday and not earlier in the week was so that it was evident that the laundry was being done special for Shabbat. With regards to this concept the laundry can be done already from Wednesday since the kedusha of Shabbat begins to set in.<ref>Yalkut Yosef 242:7</ref> Others hold that it can be done even from the beginning of the week.<Ref>Eliya Rabba 242:9</ref>
			# There is only an establishment to clean one's clothing for Shabbat if they're dirty, however, one's outer garments such as one's suit can certainly be worn multiple times before it is cleaned.<ref>Or Letzion 2:16:2, Mishna Brurah 242:5</ref>
			==Brushing One's Hair==
			# One should brush one's hair nicely in honor of [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:12, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). See also Yosef Ometz 565. </ref>

	==Cutting one's nails==		==Cutting one's nails==
	# One should arrange for one's hair and nails to be cut on Erev [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 260:1 </ref>		# One should arrange for one's hair and nails to be cut on Erev [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 260:1 </ref>

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	# Even if it means minimizing one's amount of Torah learning on Friday, one should still personally be involved in preparing for Shabbat.<ref>Rama 251:2</ref>		# Even if it means minimizing one's amount of Torah learning on Friday, one should still personally be involved in preparing for Shabbat.<ref>Rama 251:2</ref>

	==Buying ~~food~~ for Shabbat==		==Buying Food for Shabbat==
	# The amount of money one receives from Hashem for the year does not include the money that he spends for [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Gemara Beitza 16b </ref> Although one shouldn't force himself to borrow money to buy extra [[Shabbat]] foods, one should spend according to his wealth and whoever adds is praiseworthy. <ref> Rambam [[Shabbat]] 30:7, Shulchan Aruch 250:2, Aruch Hashulchan 250:4 </ref>		# The amount of money one receives from Hashem for the year does not include the money that he spends for [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Gemara Beitza 16b </ref> Although one shouldn't force himself to borrow money to buy extra [[Shabbat]] foods, one should spend according to his wealth and whoever adds is praiseworthy. <ref> Rambam [[Shabbat]] 30:7, Shulchan Aruch 250:2, Aruch Hashulchan 250:4 </ref>
	# One should begin one's [[Shabbat]] preparations as early as possible on Friday. <Ref> Gemara [[Shabbat]] 117b, Rosh [[Shabbat]] 16:5, Tur and Shulchan Aruch 250:1, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). Mishna Brurah and Aruch Hashulchan 250:1 write that this is to commemorate that the manna fell in the desert early Friday morning. </ref>		# One should begin one's [[Shabbat]] preparations as early as possible on Friday. <Ref> Gemara [[Shabbat]] 117b, Rosh [[Shabbat]] 16:5, Tur and Shulchan Aruch 250:1, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). Mishna Brurah and Aruch Hashulchan 250:1 write that this is to commemorate that the manna fell in the desert early Friday morning. </ref>
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	# There is only an establishment to clean one's clothing for Shabbat if they're dirty, however, one's outer garments such as one's suit can certainly be worn multiple times before it is cleaned.<ref>Or Letzion 2:16:2, Mishna Brurah 242:5</ref>		# There is only an establishment to clean one's clothing for Shabbat if they're dirty, however, one's outer garments such as one's suit can certainly be worn multiple times before it is cleaned.<ref>Or Letzion 2:16:2, Mishna Brurah 242:5</ref>
	==Brushing One's Hair==		==Brushing One's Hair==
	# One should brush one's hair nicely in honor of [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:12, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). See also Yosef Ometz 565. </ref>		# One should brush one's hair nicely in honor of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:12, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). See also Yosef Ometz 565. </ref>

	==Cutting one's Nails==		==Cutting one's Nails==
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	# See also the [[Cutting one's nails\|Laws of cutting one's nails]].		# See also the [[Cutting one's nails\|Laws of cutting one's nails]].
	==Going to Mikvah==		==Going to Mikvah==
	# It is also meritorious to immerse in a ~~mikva~~, if possible. <ref>[http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin), Mekor Chaim (Chavot Ya'ir) 260</ref>		# It is also meritorious for men to immerse in a [[Mikvaot\|mikvah]] on Friday, if possible.<ref>[http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin), Mekor Chaim (Chavot Ya'ir) 260</ref>

	==Getting ~~dressed~~ for Shabbat==		==Getting Dressed for Shabbat==
	# One is required to inspect one's [[Shabbat]] clothes before the onset of [[Shabbat]] to ensure that there is nothing ~~muktza~~ in the pockets. This is especially crucial for one who lives in a place without an Eruv in which case it is forbidden to go outside on [[Shabbat]] with anything at all in one's pockets. <ref> Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 252:7; Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:23; Aruch Hashulchan, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 252:18, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>		# One is required to inspect one's [[Shabbat]] clothes before the onset of [[Shabbat\|''Shabbat'']] to ensure that there is nothing [[Muktzeh\|''muktzeh'']] in the pockets. This is especially crucial for one who lives in a place without an Eruv in which case it is forbidden to go outside on [[Shabbat]] with anything at all in one's pockets.<ref> Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 252:7; Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:23; Aruch Hashulchan, Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 252:18, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>
	# One should don one's [[Shabbat]] clothes late Friday afternoon in honor of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 262:2 and 3, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>		# One should don one's [[Shabbat]] clothes late Friday afternoon in honor of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 262:2 and 3, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>
	# One should wear these clothes until at least after ~~Havdalla~~ on Saturday night.<ref> Mishna Brurah 262:8, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin)</ref>		# One should wear these clothes until at least after [[Havdalah]] on Saturday night.<ref> Mishna Brurah 262:8, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin)</ref>
	==Setting the Table for Friday Night==		==Setting the Table for Friday Night==
	# The table should ideally be set before the husband returns from shul. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 262:1. The gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b quoted by Tur 249 and Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:7 writes that two angels walk a person home from shul one bad and one good. If the table is set, the good angel says it should be like this the next week and the bad angel answers [[amen]]. If the table is not set then the bad angel says it should be like this next week and the good angel answer [[amen]]. </ref> Some great Rabbis have the practice to honor [[Shabbat]] by ensuring that the [[Shabbat]] table is set early in the day and some even set it on Thursday nights. <ref>[http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>		# The table should ideally be set before the husband returns from shul.<ref> Shulchan Aruch 262:1. The gemara [[Shabbat]] 119b quoted by Tur 249 and Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:7 writes that two angels walk a person home from shul one bad and one good. If the table is set, the good angel says it should be like this the next week and the bad angel answers [[amen]]. If the table is not set then the bad angel says it should be like this next week and the good angel answer [[amen]]. </ref> Some great Rabbis have the practice to honor [[Shabbat]] by ensuring that the [[Shabbat]] table is set early in the day and some even set it on Thursday nights.<ref>[http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>
	==Traveling on Friday==		==Traveling on Friday==
	# One should avoid all unnecessary travel on Erev [[Shabbat]] especially if it means travelling out of town. <ref>Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 249:1, Yabia Omer, OC 2:14:6, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>		# One should avoid all unnecessary travel on Erev [[Shabbat]] especially if it means travelling out of town.<ref>Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 249:1, Yabia Omer, OC 2:14:6, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>
	# If one plans on being a guest at someone’s home over [[Shabbat]], one must be sure to arrive early enough on Friday to ensure that one's hosts will be able to properly prepare for one's [[Shabbat]] needs. <ref>Mishna Brurah 249:7, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>		# If one plans on being a guest at someone’s home over [[Shabbat]], one must be sure to arrive early enough on Friday to ensure that one's hosts will be able to properly prepare for one's [[Shabbat]] needs.<ref>Mishna Brurah 249:7, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>
	# For the topic of boarding a boarding a boat on Friday see [[Taking a cruise over Shabbat]].		# For the topic of boarding a boarding a boat on Friday see [[Taking a cruise over Shabbat]].
	# For the topic of boarding an airplane on Friday see [[Transportation_on_Shabbat#Airplane]].		# For the topic of boarding an airplane on Friday see [[Transportation_on_Shabbat#Airplane]].
	==Other Customs of Preparing for Shabbat==		==Other Customs of Preparing for Shabbat==
	# Everyone should be careful not to get angry while preparing for Shabbat especially about the lights and food.<Ref>Machzor Vitri 191</ref>		# Everyone should be careful not to get angry while preparing for ''Shabbat'' especially about the lights and food.<Ref>Machzor Vitri 191</ref>
	# Friday is a day for Teshuva since Shabbat affords a person atonement for one’s sins if he protects it properly.<ref>Mishna Brurah 250:3, Kaf Hachaim 250:11</ref>		# Friday is a day for ''[[Repentance\|Teshuva]]'' (repentance) since ''Shabbat'' affords a person atonement for one’s sins if he protects it properly.<ref>Mishna Brurah 250:3, Kaf Hachaim 250:11</ref>
	# It is a nice practice to buy for Shabbat a fruit which Israel is compared to such as a date, nut, or apple.<ref>Kaf Hachaim 250:15</ref>		# It is a nice practice to buy for ''Shabbat'' a fruit which ''Israel'' is compared to, such as a date, nut, or apple.<ref>Kaf Hachaim 250:15</ref>
	# There is a kabbalistic practice to get two sets of three hadasim for the Shabbat table.<ref>Kaf Hachaim 250:14</ref>		# There is a kabbalistic practice to get two sets of three ''hadasim'' (myrtle branches) for the ''Shabbat'' table.<ref>Kaf Hachaim 250:14</ref>

	==Credits==		==Credits==

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	==Obligation==		==Obligation==
	# This mitzvah of preparing for [[Shabbat]] applies to everyone. <ref>Shulchan Aruch 250:1, Mishna Brurah 250:3 </ref>Even an important person should prepare for [[Shabbat]] and not consider it degrading because in fact it is an honor to honor [[Shabbat]]. <Ref>Meoros HaShabbos (vol 1, pg 18) </ref>		# This mitzvah of preparing for [[Shabbat]] applies to everyone.<ref>Shulchan Aruch 250:1, Mishna Brurah 250:3 </ref> Even an important person should prepare for [[Shabbat]] and not consider it degrading because in fact it is an honor to honor [[Shabbat]].<Ref>Meoros HaShabbos (vol 1, pg 18) </ref>
	# Work should be minimized on Fridays in order to allow for plenty of time to properly prepare for [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Mishna Brurah 25:1-4, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin), Sefer Chassidim 121, 122. See also the Kaf Hachaim 250:5 Shaare Teshuva 250:2, Ben Ish Chai Parashat Lech Lecha 2:4, Machazik Beracha 250:1, Chesed Laalafim 250:1, Tziporen Shamir 9:126, Kaf Hachaim Palachi 27:11 who all write that the sweat one emits while preparing for [[Shabbat]] is said to erase one's sins from the Heavenly record. </ref>		# Work should be minimized on Fridays in order to allow for plenty of time to properly prepare for [[Shabbat]].<ref> Mishna Brurah 25:1-4, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin), Sefer Chassidim 121, 122. See also the Kaf Hachaim 250:5 Shaare Teshuva 250:2, Ben Ish Chai Parashat Lech Lecha 2:4, Machazik Beracha 250:1, Chesed Laalafim 250:1, Tziporen Shamir 9:126, Kaf Hachaim Palachi 27:11 who all write that the sweat one emits while preparing for [[Shabbat]] is said to erase one's sins from the Heavenly record. </ref>
	# It is the husband's job to ensure that the [[Shabbat]] candles are in place and ready for lighting each week. <Ref> [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin), Kaf Hachaim, OC 250:9. </ref>		# It is the husband's job to ensure that the [[Shabbat]] candles are in place and ready for lighting each week.<Ref> [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin), Kaf Hachaim, OC 250:9. </ref>
	# Even if one had many helpers or family members preparing for [[Shabbat]] one should make an effort to personally be involved in preparing for [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Shulchan Aruch 250:1 </ref>		# Even if one had many helpers or family members preparing for [[Shabbat]] one should make an effort to personally be involved in preparing for [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch 250:1 </ref>
	# One should endeavor to purchase flowers in honor of [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Shir Hashirim Rabba 2:9; Vayikra Rabba 23:6; Kaf Hachaim (Palagi) 36:2, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>		# One should endeavor to purchase flowers in honor of [[Shabbat]].<ref>Shir Hashirim Rabba 2:9; Vayikra Rabba 23:6; Kaf Hachaim (Palagi) 36:2, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) </ref>
	# A person should try to review his deeds from the past week and resolve to correct his mistakes on Fridays. <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:15 </ref>		# A person should try to review his deeds from the past week and resolve to correct his mistakes on Fridays.<ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:15 </ref>
	# Even if it means minimizing one's amount of Torah learning on Friday, one should still personally be involved in preparing for Shabbat.<ref>Rama 251:2</ref>		# Even if it means minimizing one's amount of Torah learning on Friday, one should still personally be involved in preparing for Shabbat.<ref>Rama 251:2</ref>

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	==Working on Friday afternoon==		==Working on Friday afternoon==
	# One shouldn't begin a a task after [[mincha]] on Friday, some say this refers to 6.5 hours into the day, and some say this refers to 9 hours into the day. Any activity which is permitted on [[Chol HaMoed]] is permitted on Friday after [[mincha]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch 251:1, Mishna Brurah 251:5</ref>		# One shouldn't begin a a task after [[mincha]] on Friday, some say this refers to 6.5 hours into the day, and some say this refers to 9 hours into the day. Any activity which is permitted on [[Chol HaMoed]] is permitted on Friday after [[mincha]].<ref>Shulchan Aruch 251:1, Mishna Brurah 251:5</ref>
			See the [[Working_on_Friday_Afternoon]] page for details.

	==Tasting the food in preparation of Shabbat==		==Tasting the food in preparation of Shabbat==
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	# One should brush one's hair nicely in honor of [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:12, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). See also Yosef Ometz 565. </ref>		# One should brush one's hair nicely in honor of [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:12, [http://www.eichlers.com/Product/Books/Halachah_-_Jewish_Law/General_Issues/Amot-Shel-Halacha---Halachic-Insights---The-Dalet-Amot-Halacha-Series:-1-_H028-3.html Amot Shel Halacha] (by Rabbi Ari Enkin). See also Yosef Ometz 565. </ref>

	==Cutting one's ~~nails~~==		==Cutting one's Nails==
	# One should arrange for one's hair and nails to be cut on Erev [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 260:1 </ref>		# One should arrange for one's hair and nails to be cut on Erev [[Shabbat]]. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 260:1 </ref>
	# See also the [[Cutting one's nails\|Laws of cutting one's nails]].		# See also the [[Cutting one's nails\|Laws of cutting one's nails]].