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#Washing or vacuuming the floor which is usually cleaned once or more times a week is permitted during Chol HaMoed.<ref>Minchat [[Yom Tov]] 104:2 writes that since it’s normal to wash the floor twice a week it’s permissible to wash the floors on Chol Hamoed even if it’s a excessive work, however, scrubbing the floor to remove dirt is forbidden as it involves a melacha and requires excessive effort. Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 19) extends this to floors that are cleaned once a week, and permits vacuuming as well. </ref>
#Washing or vacuuming the floor which is usually cleaned once or more times a week is permitted during Chol HaMoed.<ref>Minchat [[Yom Tov]] 104:2 writes that since it’s normal to wash the floor twice a week it’s permissible to wash the floors on Chol Hamoed even if it’s a excessive work, however, scrubbing the floor to remove dirt is forbidden as it involves a melacha and requires excessive effort. Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 19) extends this to floors that are cleaned once a week, and permits vacuuming as well. </ref>
#One may change the tire of a car if the car is needed for use during the holiday. One may also change the tire for a friend’s car if one isn’t being paid.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 15) rules like Sh”t Shevet HaLevi 1:166(3) even though he quotes the Debrinsiner Rav who says that it’s a maaseh uman and involves a tircha.  </ref>
#One may change the tire of a car if the car is needed for use during the holiday. One may also change the tire for a friend’s car if one isn’t being paid.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 15) rules like Sh”t Shevet HaLevi 1:166(3) even though he quotes the Debrinsiner Rav who says that it’s a maaseh uman and involves a tircha.  </ref>
#Many forbid fishing for pleasure on Chol HaMoed, while some are lenient. If the fish will be eaten one may be lenient.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 38) writes in name of the Debreciner Rav that it’s forbidden to fish for pleasure and points out that Rav Moshe Feinstein permits. However many others side are strict including Sh”t Rivevot Efraim 1:356(2) and Chol HaMoed KeHilchato in name of Rav Shlomo Zalman Aurerbach and Rav Wosner. Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 38) writes that (according to all) one can be lenient if the fish will be eaten. </ref>
#Many forbid fishing for pleasure on Chol HaMoed, while some are lenient. If the fish will be eaten one may be lenient.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 38) writes in name of the Debreciner Rav that it’s forbidden to fish for pleasure and points out that Rav Moshe Feinstein permits. However many others side are strict including Sh”t Rivevot Efraim 1:356(2) and Chol HaMoed KeHilchato (7:24, p. 244) in the name of Rav Shlomo Zalman Aurerbach, Rav Wosner, and Rabbi Brandsdorfer. He explains that they hold that going on a trip for pleasure and enjoyment isn't a tzorech hamoed. Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 38) writes that (according to all) one can be lenient if the fish will be eaten. </ref>
##Some hold that any activity that is done for pleasure on Chol Hamoed even if it involves melacha is permitted since that is simchat hachag.<ref>Rav Moshe (Hilchot Chol Hamoed Zichron Shlomo teshuvot n. 13)</ref> However, many authorities argue that it isn't considered simchat hachag.<ref>Debretziner (Hilchot Chol Hamoed Zichron Shlomo teshuvot n. 30), Rivevot Efraim 1:356(2)</ref> Some have a compromise view and permit activities that involve melacha with minimal exertion, but not something that involves exertion like fishing.<ref>Hilchot Chol Hamoed Zichron Shlomo (Biurim 4)</ref>
##Some hold that any activity that is done for pleasure on Chol Hamoed even if it involves melacha is permitted since that is simchat hachag.<ref>Rav Moshe (Hilchot Chol Hamoed Zichron Shlomo teshuvot n. 13)</ref> However, many authorities argue that it isn't considered simchat hachag.<ref>Debretziner (Hilchot Chol Hamoed Zichron Shlomo teshuvot n. 30), Rivevot Efraim 1:356(2)</ref> Some have a compromise view and permit activities that involve melacha with minimal exertion, but not something that involves exertion like fishing.<ref>Hilchot Chol Hamoed Zichron Shlomo (Biurim 4)</ref>


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