Reply To: Punctuality To Davening On Erev Shabbos

I’d like to close with one last group of remarks. Just think! It doesn’t make any sense. Why are the people who come late when Shabbos is 4pm also do so when it is at 8.

It can’t be that things “Just” come up. It is a pre-programmed mind”set that says it’s ok to come 5 minutes late”. Let us train ourselves to be punctual. It is a kiddush Hashem and we will not regret it.

Remember what happened to Noach when he arrived a little late to feed the lion. Chazal tell us that the lion hit him. Surely, he had an excuse! He was feeding hundreds of animals. We see that there is no excuse!

Rabbosai, just try being on time one Shabbos. You will not regret it.

The following is a list of ideas that will help prepare for Shabbos.

On Thursday night, open sodas. Open grape juice. open Tissues. Open diapers. Polish shoes. Do not go to sleep until you do all of these things. The wife should prepare some food then as well. Prepare the candles.

On Friday morning, do something for Shabbos right away. Then hit the ground running and don’t stop. Believe me, you will be ready hours before you usually are.

By the way, I have k”ah a large household and am always very busy.

Just keep in mind that not everything must be done before Shabbos. Most things can be postponed and you will not be able to complete all mundane chores before the weekend anyway.

Also, do not have long conversations.

Hatzlocho to everyone and please leave feedback next week.

Gut Shabbos!