From what time on Friday does the prohibition/restriction on work begin — Minchah Gedolah (6.5 hours into the day) or Minchah Ketanah (9.5 hours into the day)?
Synopsis
The Mechaber records two opinions without resolving the dispute. The Magen Avraham and Aruch HaShulchan rule that the primary opinion is Minchah Ketanah; the Biur Halacha agrees but notes field workers should stop at Minchah Gedolah.
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