Does performing regular work on Friday afternoon (from Minchah time onward) constitute a halakhic prohibition, or merely something that will not yield blessing?
Synopsis
The Mechaber states that one who works on Erev Shabbat from Minchah onward will not see a sign of blessing. The Biur Halacha and Mishnah Berurah debate whether this is purely an absence of blessing or an actual prohibition, while the Tur Zahav holds there is no formal prohibition.
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