What is the proper way to greet and welcome the arrival of Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mechaber describes greeting Shabbat as one greets a king or bride/groom, citing R' Chanina and R' Yannai. The Mishnah Berurah and Aruch HaShulchan describe the custom of Lecha Dodi, turning toward the door/west, and standing; the Magen Avraham notes the custom of going out to a field or to the courtyard of the synagogue.
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