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Oneg Shabbos – Joy of Shabbos
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Oneg Shabbos – Joy of Shabbos
The prophet Yeshayahu (Isaiah) says): “Ve’karata laShabbat oneg” – “And call the Shabbos a delight” (Chapter 58:13). Our halachic authorities interpret this to mean that it is a mitzvah to delight the Shabbbos both physically and spiritually.
On the physical plane, one should delight it by means of special foods he has prepared on Friday.
From a spiritual plane he should delight it by engaging in Torah thoughts and reciting special Shabbos songs (zemirot) during meals and at prayer services, and by reading Tehillim (Psalms).
“Rabi Yehuda said: ‘Whoever delights the Shabbos is granted the fulfillment of all the requests of his heart, as it is written: ‘Delight in Hashem and He will give you your hearts’ requests” (Tractate Shabbos, p. 118).