Preparing for Shabbat: Difference between revisions

This is not an article on how to properly observe [[Shabbat]]. Rather, it is an article on how to properly observe Erev [[Shabbat]], Friday. Indeed, there is an entire array of laws and customs on how to maximize our Fridays in preparation for [[Shabbat]].  Even one who has servants at his disposal is obligated to personally tend to at least some of the [[Shabbat]] preparations himself. <ref>Rambam Hilchot [[Shabbat]] 30:6, Tur Shulchan Aruch OC 250:1, Magen Avraham 250:2, Baer Heitiv 250:2, Pri Megadim Eshel Avraham 250:2, Chayei Adam [[Shabbat]] 1:3, Shulchan Aruch Harav 250:4, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:5, Mishna Berura 250:4, Rivevot Ephraim 1:181, [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 gemara [[Shabbat]] 119a reports how many amoraim would exert themselves in preparing for [[shabbat]]. Orchot Rabbeinu 3: pg. 228 says that the Steipler used to sweep the house in honor of [[Shabbat]] </ref>