You probably know that on erev Shabbos one should put on special clothes in honor of Shabbos. But did you know what you should do right after putting on Shabbos clothes? The Shulchan Aruch (O.C. 262:3) writes: “And [on erev Shabbos] one should put on nice clothes, and [then] rejoice from the fact that Shabbos is arriving.”
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- The Surprise BargainA wealthy man looking for a home in Bnei Brak chooses to lend money to a seller in debt rather than exploit a low price, prioritizing a mitzvah over a bargain.
- When to put on Shabbos Clothes on Erev ShabbosA discussion on the halachic timing for dressing in Shabbos clothes after bathing on Erev Shabbos, featuring a story, Rama's ruling, and weekly riddles.
- Parsha PearlsThe Sefas Emes explains how every word of Torah and prayer acts as a protective ark, offering salvation similar to the ark of Noach.
- Ask Around Your Shabbos TableRav Chaim Shmulevitz explains that Noach was saved from the flood through the merit of chen, which is attained through the character trait of humility.
- Rhymes for KidsA short rhyme and lesson for children explaining how Noach built the post-flood world on the foundation of chesed by caring for animals in the Ark.
- Trivia & RiddlesTest your knowledge of Parshat Noach with these four trivia questions and riddles about the rainbow, Noach's wife, tzitzis, and a Purim connection.