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  • Chol Hamoed
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Can I practice Shechita on Chol Hamoed?

  Question: I am not yet certified and want to practice sharpening my knife as well shechita, however, it would only be for Goyim. May I do this Chol Hamoed?…

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Am I allowed to have a company start moving stuff from our apartment on Chol Hamoed?

  If they will be moving them from a rental into a property which you own, it may be done on Chol Hamoed. However, if the new apartment/home is a…

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  • Chol Hamoed, Chol Hamoed, Peyos (Haircut), Sukkos, Upsherin

My son’s 3rd birthday is on Sukkos. When should the Upshernish be done?

  The custom is not to do the Upshernish on Chol Hamoed. It should be done the night of Isru Chag, i.e. Motzei Yom Tov, if possible.   Source: אפשערעניש…

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Laundry for children on Chol Hamoed

  Question: When doing laundry for children on chol hamoed can I wash all their clothes or do I need to sort through their laundry to figure out just what…

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Are you allowed to get a manicure on Chol Hamoed?

  Painting the nails is allowed however clipping nails is prohibited. In cases of need, there is room to permit just filing.   Sources: ראה שו״ע או״ח תקל״ב, תקלא סעיף ח,…

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Is it permitted to paint as a Chol Hamoed activity with the family?

  You may let children color or paint on Chol Hamoed, as long as it doesn’t produce professional results.   Sources: חול המועד כהלכתו פ"ו סעי' פד. דהוי צורך המועד…

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Can bedding be washed for use on Yom Tov for guests?

  If there is no clean linen available, Yes.   שו"ת באר משה ח"ז ח"א סי' ח.     #14087

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Can I wash children’s clothing on Chol Hamoed? How about very dirty towels?

  One may wash children’s clothing if they are of the age where they regularly soil all their clothing. One may only wash that which is needed for the Moed.…

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Is it permissible to take pictures/videos on Chol Hamoed? 

The Rebbe maintained that in general terms one may not take pictures on Chol Hamoed. Indeed, many Poskim write that pictures or videos are forbidden on Chol Hamoed due to…

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May one order children’s shoes on Chol Hamoed? They will be needed for a Simcha soon after Yom Tov, and will likely not arrive on time if ordered after Yom Tov.

One is not to plan activities of buying and selling for Chol Hamoed. When there is a need of דבר האבד (that the thing will be lost if not done…

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May one prep Limudei Kodesh teaching on Chol Hamoed by typing on a computer but not printing till after Yom Tov?

It is best to avoid school preparation even for Limudei Kodesh if it is arduous work. Arduous work is only to be allowed when there is a need for the…

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Can I cut my nails before Shabbos Chol Hamoed? On Hoshana Rabbah (Erev Yom Tov)?

  Even if one is accustomed to cutting their nails every Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov, they may not cut their nails on Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed or on…

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Is there any room to be lenient and wash clothing on Chol Hamoed?

  Question: I went away for Sukkos and planned on bringing enough clothes to last the whole Yom Tov and upon arrival realized that I only brought 2 shirts and…

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A company was contracted to do installation of cameras in our school building. They would like to work on Chol Hamoed. Is this OK?

Work on items attached or being attached to a building may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well…

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May one get a Sheitel cut/styled on Chol Hamoed by a non-Jew? (It will be worn on Yom tov and at this point can’t be done before Yom tov.)

One is not allowed on Chol Hamoed to give something to a non Jew to be done on Chol Hamoed. However, if it was given on Chol Hamoed to the…

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  • Chol Hamoed, Shabbos
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Can I schedule a bulk items garbage disposal to be picked up on Shabbos? If not, can it be scheduled for Chol Hamoed?

  One may not schedule work to be done for them on Shabbos. However, one may schedule certain activities for Chol Hamoed. Picking up garbage is an activity which is…

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I would like to paint Tzivos Hashem logos on the walls of yeshiva using a projector and tracing the lines in order to encourage kids to go up in rank. Is it permissible to do this on Chol Hamoed?

  It may not be done on Chol Hamoed, rather it should be done before or after Yom tov. If no other choice exists since Chol Hamoed is the only…

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I work as a teacher in a Preschool and it is open on Chol Hamoed. Can I work on Chol Hamoed?

If keeping kids in preschool is saving Jewish children from other non Jewish influences, one may keep the school open and it is encouraged to do so, even having kids…

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Can major house renovation work continue to be done on Chol Hamoed Sukkos?

  Renovations may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well known that building work in this locale is…

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Can I book doctor and dentist appointments for Chol Hamoed Sukkos if there is really no other time available for my family and I to go?

One should do every attempt to schedule doctor and dentist appointments that they not take place on Chol Hamoed. Where it’s impossible, one may book doctor and dentist appointments for…

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