The Tefilla of Hodu LaHashem Ki Tov .... Yodu LaHashem Chasdo.... is said Erev Shabbos but not when it is Yom Tov or Chol HaMoed because you're not going from danger.

 

Who is this business lady and why do we sing her praises at the beginning of Shabbos?

A beautiful analysis of Aishes Chayil prefaced by several stories.  Recorded at a talk given at a Toronto Shabbaton. 

 

Short Thought on Aishes Chayil (5772/2012).

The Friday night praise for the Soul as it returns after a week of work in Clarifying and elevating through spiritual risk and struggle.