Should one increase meat, wine, and delicacies for Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that one should increase meat, wine, and treats according to one's ability. The Gra traces this to Shabbat 119a, and the Aruch HaShulchan adds that one who adds more will receive more from Heaven, provided the intention is purely for kavod Shabbat.
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