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# On Chol HaMoed, one should insert [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] in [[Shemoneh Esrei]] during the Bracha of Avoda (Retzeh). If one forgot to say [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] and remembered before concluding [[Shemoneh Esrei]] (with Yeyihu LeRatzon) one should return to Retzeh and continue from there. However, if one only remembered after finishing [[Shemoneh Esrei]], one must repeat [[Shemoneh Esrei]]. <ref>S"A 124:10, Kitzur S"A 19:11, [[Tefillah]] KeHilchato 23:106 </ref> | # On Chol HaMoed, one should insert [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] in [[Shemoneh Esrei]] during the Bracha of Avoda (Retzeh). If one forgot to say [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] and remembered before concluding [[Shemoneh Esrei]] (with Yeyihu LeRatzon) one should return to Retzeh and continue from there. However, if one only remembered after finishing [[Shemoneh Esrei]], one must repeat [[Shemoneh Esrei]]. <ref>S"A 124:10, Kitzur S"A 19:11, [[Tefillah]] KeHilchato 23:106 </ref> | ||
===Birkat HaMazon=== | ===Birkat HaMazon=== | ||
# On Chol HaMoed, one should insert [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] in the middle of the third Bracha of [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref>S”A 188:4 | # On Chol HaMoed, one should insert [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] in the middle of the third Bracha of [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <Ref>S”A 188:4 and 5 </ref> | ||
# If one forgot [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] and one realized: | # If one forgot [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] and one realized: | ||
## before saying Hashem’s name at the end of the third Bracha, one should return to [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] and then continue from there. <ref>Halachos of [[Brachos]] (pg 510) </ref> | ## before saying Hashem’s name at the end of the third Bracha, one should return to [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] and then continue from there. <ref>Halachos of [[Brachos]] (pg 510) </ref> | ||
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# It’s forbidden to buy and sell in any amount on Chol HaMoed because of the exertion involved. <Ref>S”A 539:1 writes that buying or selling in any amount is forbidden on Chol HaMoed. Mishna Brurah 539:1 explains that the reason is exertion. </ref> | # It’s forbidden to buy and sell in any amount on Chol HaMoed because of the exertion involved. <Ref>S”A 539:1 writes that buying or selling in any amount is forbidden on Chol HaMoed. Mishna Brurah 539:1 explains that the reason is exertion. </ref> | ||
==Writing== | ==Writing== | ||
# Writing in a professional manner/calligraphy is only permissible if there’s a public need, a loss of money, or a passing mitzvah. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 72-73) </ref> | # Writing in a professional manner/calligraphy is only permissible if there’s a public need, a loss of money, or a passing mitzvah. <ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 72-73). Background: The Mishna in Moed Katan 18b states that one may not write a loan unless the lender doesn’t trust the borrower and could potentially lose his capital. The Rambam (Chol HaMoed 7:13) and S”A 545:1 generalize this by stating that one may not write on Chol HaMoed if there’s no potential loss of money. </ref> | ||
# Writing in a non-professional manner such as regular handwriting is permissible for a need of the holiday, public need, a loss of money, or a passing mitzvah. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 73-7) </ref> | # Writing in a non-professional manner such as regular handwriting is permissible for a need of the holiday, public need, a loss of money, or a passing mitzvah. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 73-7) </ref> | ||
# Because of ‘need of the holiday’, it’s permissible to write a shopping list or a social letter. Additionally a child may draw. Some say that one should write on a slant so as to function as a Shinui (change from the norm). <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 75-6) </ref> | # Because of ‘need of the holiday’, it’s permissible to write a shopping list or a social letter. Additionally a child may draw. Some say that one should write on a slant so as to function as a Shinui (change from the norm). <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 75-6) </ref> | ||
# Because of ‘a loss of money’ it’s permissible to write down a Torah thought (חידוש), take notes in a vocational course, write homework for school, or to write a bank deposit (if one fears losing the money). <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 76-77) </ref> | # Because of ‘a loss of money’ it’s permissible to write down a Torah thought (חידוש), take notes in a vocational course, write homework for school, or to write a bank deposit (if one fears losing the money). <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 76-77) </ref> | ||
# Some consider typing on a computer like non-professional writing and so it’s permissible if there’s a ‘need of the holiday’. However, some consider typing like professional writing which is only permissible is there’s a public need, a loss of money, or a passing mitzvah. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 78) writes that Rav Moshe Feinstein considers typing to be non-professional writing, while, Rav Yacov Kamentsky and other poskim consider [[tying]] professional writing. Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata also considers | # Some consider typing on a computer like non-professional writing and so it’s permissible if there’s a ‘need of the holiday’. However, some consider typing like professional writing which is only permissible is there’s a public need, a loss of money, or a passing mitzvah. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 78) writes that Rav Moshe Feinstein considers typing to be non-professional writing, while, Rav Yacov Kamentsky and other poskim consider [[tying]] professional writing. Similarly, Igrot Moshe EH 4:73(4) implies that typing on a computer isn’t considered a melacha. Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata also considers typing to be non-professional writing.Sh”t Yabea Omer 8:48(5) writes that it is permitted to write down torah learning on a computer because it is considered non-professional writing and adds that Sh"t [[Shevet Halevi]] 6:37 s.v. VeAf argues.</ref> | ||
# Some permit using a camera (since it’s not similar to writing) for a ‘need of the holiday’, while some only permit if there’s a loss (such as if one will miss a rare opportunity to take such a picture). <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 78) quotes Rav Moshe as permitting and Rav Yacov Kamenetsky as forbidding. </ref> | # Some permit using a camera (since it’s not similar to writing) for a ‘need of the holiday’, while some only permit if there’s a loss (such as if one will miss a rare opportunity to take such a picture). <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 78) quotes Rav Moshe as permitting and Rav Yacov Kamenetsky as forbidding. </ref> | ||
# Some permit using a copy machine (since it’s not similar to writing) for a ‘need of the holiday’, while some only permit in order to prevent a loss. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 79) quotes Rav Moshe as permitting and Rav Yacov Kamenetsky as forbidding. </ref> | # Some permit using a copy machine (since it’s not similar to writing) for a ‘need of the holiday’, while some only permit in order to prevent a loss. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 79) quotes Rav Moshe as permitting and Rav Yacov Kamenetsky as forbidding. </ref> | ||
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==Going to work on Chol HaMoed== | ==Going to work on Chol HaMoed== | ||
# If one may | # If one may lose one’s job or if one can’t explain it to one’s employer and one will lose a promotion then it’s permissible to go to work. Additionally, it’s permissible to work for needs of the public community such as a work for the Shul. <Ref> Rav Schachter on [http://www.ou.org/torah/article/oukosher_pre-pesach_webcast_5771 OU Pre-Pesach Webcast 5771] between minutes 62 and 64:15 </ref> | ||
# If one will | # If one will lose one’s usual customers if one doesn’t open one’s store on Chol HaMoed and not just a loss of income then it’s permissible to open one’s store on Chol HaMoed but still one should minimize one’s hours. <Ref> Rav Schachter on [http://www.ou.org/torah/article/oukosher_pre-pesach_webcast_5771 OU Pre-Pesach Webcast 5771] between minutes 62 and 64:15 </ref> | ||
==Having Simchas== | ==Having Simchas== | ||
