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# 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]]. | # 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. | # 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 | ==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]]. | ||
