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==Working Friday Afternoon== | ==Working Friday Afternoon== | ||
One should not work on Friday afternoon past the time for Mincha<ref name=":2">Gemara Pesachim 50b</ref>. It is debated whether this means 6.5 halachic hours after sunrise ([[Reference of Measurements in Halacha#Mincha Gedola|Mincha Gedola]]) or 9.5 halachic hours after sunrise ([[Reference of Measurements in Halacha#Mincha Ketana|Mincha Ketana]])<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 251:1</ref>. The reason is debated as well; one opinion holds that it's because we want to prevent one from transgressing the laws of Shabbos if he runs too late, and the other opinion says the reason is to leave time to prepare for Shabbos. While there are various leniencies (mentioned below), a G-d fearing person should do his best to abide by this law and it will do him well <ref>Aruch HaShulchan 251:4</ref>. One who unrightfully does not abide by this law will not gain from the work that he does after the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon<ref name=":2" />, either directly or by losing the profit in a different manner. | One should not work on Friday afternoon past the time for Mincha<ref name=":2">Gemara Pesachim 50b</ref>. It is debated whether this means 6.5 halachic hours after sunrise ([[Reference of Measurements in Halacha#Mincha Gedola|Mincha Gedola]]) or 9.5 halachic hours after sunrise ([[Reference of Measurements in Halacha#Mincha Ketana|Mincha Ketana]])<ref>Aruch HaShulchan 251:1</ref><ref name=":3">Ben Ish Hai, 2nd Year, Lech Lecha 20</ref>. The reason is debated as well; one opinion holds that it's because we want to prevent one from transgressing the laws of Shabbos if he runs too late, and the other opinion says the reason is to leave time to prepare for Shabbos. While there are various leniencies (mentioned below), a G-d fearing person should do his best to abide by this law and it will do him well <ref>Aruch HaShulchan 251:4</ref>. One who unrightfully does not abide by this law will not gain from the work that he does after the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon<ref name=":2" />, either directly or by losing the profit in a different manner. | ||
==Leaving with Time to Prepare for Shabbat== | ==Leaving with Time to Prepare for Shabbat== | ||
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===Occasional Unscheduled Work=== | ===Occasional Unscheduled Work=== | ||
#While one may not partake in scheduled meetings, conference calls, or the like after the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon, one may make an unscheduled business phone call, send an unscheduled business email, and the like<ref name=":0">Aruch HaShulchan 251:2</ref>. | #While one may not partake in scheduled meetings, conference calls, or the like after the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon, one may make an unscheduled business phone call, send an unscheduled business email, and the like<ref name=":0">Aruch HaShulchan 251:2</ref><ref name=":3" />. | ||
===Financial Loss=== | ===Financial Loss=== | ||
#The laws of Friday afternoon are not more stringent than the laws of [[Chol HaMoed#Comparison of the Reasons for which Melacha is Permitted|Chol HaMoed]]. Therefore, if missing work on Friday afternoon would cause one to undergo a great financial loss, it's permitted to work then, just as it would be on Chol HaMoed. | #The laws of Friday afternoon are not more stringent than the laws of [[Chol HaMoed#Comparison of the Reasons for which Melacha is Permitted|Chol HaMoed]]. Therefore, if missing work on Friday afternoon would cause one to undergo a great financial loss, it's permitted to work then<ref name=":3" />, just as it would be on Chol HaMoed. | ||
===<u>Finishing</u> a Job Under Compelling Circumstances=== | ===<u>Finishing</u> a Job Under Compelling Circumstances=== | ||
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===Retail Selling and Keeping Stores Open=== | ===Retail Selling and Keeping Stores Open=== | ||
#Some say that since retail selling and keeping stores open are not very strenuous, they are not really considered work and are therefore permitted after the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon<ref name=":0" />. However, some Poskim say that a Jew does not have permission to buy past the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon (unless it's for something required for Shabbos)<ref>Chut Shuni, Shabbos, v. 1 p. 63</ref>. | #Some say that since retail selling and keeping stores open are not very strenuous, they are not really considered work and are therefore permitted after the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />. However, some Poskim say that a Jew does not have permission to buy past the time for Mincha on Friday afternoon (unless it's for something required for Shabbos)<ref>Chut Shuni, Shabbos, v. 1 p. 63</ref>. | ||
===Making Extra Money for Shabbos=== | ===Making Extra Money for Shabbos=== | ||
#A poor person who needs to make money after Mincha on Friday afternoon in order to glorify Shabbos is permitted to work to do so<ref name=":0" />. | #A poor person who needs to make money after Mincha on Friday afternoon in order to glorify Shabbos is permitted to work to do so<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" />. | ||
==The Ideal Situation== | ==The Ideal Situation== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
# [http://www.workplacehalacha.com/leaving-work-erev-shabbos/ Shiurim from Rav Ari Wasserman] | #[http://www.workplacehalacha.com/leaving-work-erev-shabbos/ Shiurim from Rav Ari Wasserman] | ||
# [https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/889298/rabbi-yoni-levin/halacha-on-the-go-working-on-erev-shabbos/ Shiur from Rav Yoni Levin (under 10 minutes)] | #[https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/889298/rabbi-yoni-levin/halacha-on-the-go-working-on-erev-shabbos/ Shiur from Rav Yoni Levin (under 10 minutes)] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Business Halacha|Shabbat]] | [[Category:Business Halacha|Shabbat]] | ||
