Interacting between Jews who are extending Shabbat and Jews who are not

Hi,

One who personally accepts Shabbat early may still ask another Jew, who has not yet accepted Shabbat, to perform work on his behalf.

The same is true for a Jew who keeps Shabbat even after Shabbat has ended - he may ask a Jew who has already performed Havdalah to perform work on his behalf.

(Code of Jewish Law Orach Chaim 263:17; Mishneh Berurah 261:18)

Have a great day,
Mordechai

Adding to Shabbat

Hi,

Whenever a period of time is sanctified in Judaism (Shabbat, Yom Tov holidays, Yom Kippur, the Shmitah [Sabbatical] year, for example), we are expected to add to that time both before and after it. This may actually be a biblical mitzvah; there is debate as to the origin of the practice.

Therefore: We do not wait until sunset to light Shabbat candles. Local practice is to light 18 minutes before sunset; in some places they light as much as 40 minutes before sunset.

(Code of Jewish Law Orach Chaim 261:2)

Have a great day,
Mordechai