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How many meals must men and women eat every Shabbos?
Three meals
What food must be included in each of the Shabbos meals?
Bread
Are ketanim who are old enough to understand (chinuch age) obligated to eat the Shabbos meals?
Yes
How many meals is one obligated to eat on Yom Tov?
Two
What is the ideal amount of bread to eat at a Shabbos meal?
A little more than two kezeisim
What is the size of a k’beitza v’yoser in modern measurements?
About 2 fl. oz. (60 ml), or a little less than the size of two golf balls.
If someone cannot eat a full k’beitza v’yoser, what is the minimum amount required?
One kezayis.
How quickly should one eat at least one kezayis of bread during the meal?
Preferably within 2 minutes, but no later than 4 minutes.
Is it acceptable to eat a small amount of bread at first and then eat a kezayis later during the meal?
Yes, as long as the kezayis is eaten within 2–4 minutes.
When should the first Shabbos meal be eaten?
Friday night, right after Kiddush.
What is the earliest time to begin the Friday night meal if making early Shabbos?
Plag hamincha
What should someone do if they miss the Friday night meal?
Eat it on Shabbos day with the Friday night Kiddush (without Vayechulu).
When is the second Shabbos meal supposed to be eaten?
During the day on Shabbos
When may one begin the third Shabbos meal (seudah shlishis)?
After Mincha Gedola (early Mincha).
What is the ideal time to begin seudah shlishis?
Before sunset.
Which types of foods are ideally included in the Shabbos meals?
Meat, chicken, or fish, and hot food.
