Shabbos Checklist

Personal

  • Bathe in honor of Shabbos
  • Cut nails in honor of Shabbos
  • Cut hair in honor of Shabbos
  • Cut off tags from new clothing
  • Remove dry cleaner tags
  • Wash, iron and mend clothes needed for Shabbos
  • Polish shoes in honor of Shabbos
  • Check suit and coat pockets for muksta

Kitchen

  • Prepare hot water in urn or thermos
  • Turn off fridge lights
  • Prepare tea essence
  • Pre-cut paper towels
  • Pre-cut aluminum foil
  • Pre-cut garbage bags
  • Pre-cut plastic tablecloths
  • Pre-cut toilet paper
  • Open bottles, cans and packages as necessary
  • Set up Shabbos plata or blech
  • Cover table with white cloth
  • Take out last bag of garbage
  • Wash or store away pots and dishes not needed for Shabbos

Learning

  • Read and review parsha
  • Prepare dvar Torah for each meal
  • Print parsha questions
  • Prepare Shabbos treats
  • Have children remove daf kesher from schoolbags

General

  • Set Shabbos clock
  • Polish candlesticks
  • Prepare candles for lighting
  • Set heating or cooling temperature
  • Set up linens if needed for guests
  • Buy flowers in honor of Shabbos

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