Halocho #1082 - Last minute Shabbos preparations

Close to candle-lighting time one should ensure that Challa has been separated from the loaves to be used during Shabbat, and then one should announce that it's Candle Lighting Time. All this should be done calmly and pleasantly. 

Before leaving the house on Friday afternoon, one should check ones pockets to make sure they don’t contain objects that are Muktza. 

In places without an Eruv - where carrying is forbidden - one must ensure one pockets are empty every time one wants to step outside. 

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 72:22-23.

Shabbat Shalom,

- Danny
Thursday, 8 Iyar 5773 - 23rd day of the Omer