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The week leaves a mark on us.
The stress.
The pressure.
The mistakes.
The frustration.
The disappointments.
By the time Friday arrives, many of us are carrying far more than we realize.
In this week’s Turn Friday Into Erev Shabbos, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg shares a beautiful teaching from the Zohar HaKadosh:
Before Shabbos enters, we must wash off the weekday.
The Zohar explains that the weekday world leaves a residue on us. The constant striving, working, conquering, and worrying create a spiritual layer that can prevent us from fully experiencing the holiness of Shabbos.
For some, this teaching is expressed through the custom of going to the mikvah before Shabbos.
But the message is much broader.
Every Jew can prepare for Shabbos by consciously washing away what is weighing them down:
The anger.
The guilt.
The jealousy.
The negativity.
The disappointments of the week.
Whether in a mikvah, a shower, or a quiet moment of reflection, Erev Shabbos is an opportunity to begin again.
A fresh start.
A clean slate.
A renewed soul.
This week, don’t just get physically ready for Shabbos.
Wash off the weekday.
Turn your Friday into Erev Shabbos —
and enter Shabbos lighter, cleaner, and ready to receive its holiness.
About this video
“Wash Off the Weekday | Turn Friday into Erev Shabbos #261” is a video from Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, published on June 5, 2026 and available to watch on VideoVinkel. The total runtime is 6:02. It has been viewed 240 times so far. Press play above to stream the full video right here, or open the original on YouTube.
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