What is the proper order for trimming fingernails on Erev Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Rema (citing Avudraham) prescribes a specific non-sequential order for trimming nails. The Taz and Mishnah Berurah note that the Maharam of Rothenburg and the Ari did not follow this practice, though it is recommended l'chatchila.
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