Should one reduce Torah study on Erev Shabbat in order to attend to Shabbat needs?

ShabbatErev Shabbat

Synopsis

The Rema rules that one should reduce Torah study somewhat on Erev Shabbat to prepare for Shabbat. The Magen Avraham provides nuanced rules about when this applies. Having a servant or having prepared on Thursday exempts one.

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