Meal on Shabbat After Noon
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Question
My wife wakes up very late on Shabbat, and by the time she is ready for the meal, it is only at 1:00 or 2:00. Can I stay in the synagogue and study, as these are excellent hours for quiet learning for me, or should I go home to help organize the meal and start just a few minutes before noon?
Answer
In general, it is not appropriate to fast until noon, but in your case, where there is also peace in the home and other reasons, it is appropriate to delay the meal until the wife is ready. However, it is advisable to make Kiddush immediately after the prayer and have a small snack, and then one can rely on those who are lenient.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 288, סעיף א) Mishnah Berurah (subsection 2).