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==Special parts of Davening==
==Special parts of Davening==
===Shemonah Esrei===
===Shemonah Esrei===
# 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>Shulchan Aruch 124:10, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 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 and 5 </ref>
# 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>
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! !! General Holiday Needs !! Making Food !! Communal Need !! Financial Loss !! A Very Poor Worker
! !! General Holiday Needs !! Making Food !! Communal Need !! Financial Loss !! A Very Poor Worker
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| Professional Labor || Forbidden <ref> Mishna Brurah 530:1, Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 11) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Mishna Brurah 530:1, Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 36) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 51) </ref> || Permitted <ref>S"A 540:2</ref>
| Professional Labor || Forbidden <ref> Mishna Brurah 530:1, Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 11) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Mishna Brurah 530:1, Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 36) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 51) </ref> || Permitted <ref>Shulchan Aruch 540:2</ref>
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| Excessive Exertion || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 17) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 36) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref> || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 52) </ref> || -  
| Excessive Exertion || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 17) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 36) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref> || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 52) </ref> || -  
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| Work Delayed for the Holiday || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 61) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 36) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref>|| Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 61) </ref> || -  
| Work Delayed for the Holiday || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 61) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 36) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref>|| Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 61) </ref> || -  
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| Paying for the Work || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 16) </ref> || Permitted but preferable to get a goy <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 36) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 51) </ref>|| Permitted <ref>S"A 540:2</ref>
| Paying for the Work || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 16) </ref> || Permitted but preferable to get a goy <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 36) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref>|| Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 51) </ref>|| Permitted <ref>Shulchan Aruch 540:2</ref>
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| Public Work|| - for uman <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 23) </ref> || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 37) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref> || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 52) </ref>|| Forbidden <ref>Mishna Brurah 534:18</ref>
| Public Work|| - for uman <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 23) </ref> || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 37) </ref> || Permitted <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 47) </ref> || Forbidden <ref> Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 52) </ref>|| Forbidden <ref>Mishna Brurah 534:18</ref>
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==Tzorech HaMoed==
==Tzorech HaMoed==
# One may do unskilled work on Chol HaMoed for a holiday need. However, skilled work is forbidden even for a need of the holiday. <ref> S"A 540:1, Mishna Brurah 540:1, Biur HaGra 530:1 </ref>
# One may do unskilled work on Chol HaMoed for a holiday need. However, skilled work is forbidden even for a need of the holiday. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 540:1, Mishna Brurah 540:1, Biur HaGra 530:1 </ref>
# Tzorech HaMoed is only permitted if the work entails no tircha (exertion) <ref> Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 66:38 based on Mishna Brurah 540:7. Aruch HaShulchan 540:4 forbids great exertion. Pri Megadim M”Z 540:3 permits even great exertion. (Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 66:38 adds that the pri megadim means that it’s permitted if it’s a maaseh hedyot or shinui.) See Nishmat Adam 110:1. Netivei Moed 7:2 says tzorech hamoed must be hedyot and one should still minimize the exertion. </ref>
# Tzorech HaMoed is only permitted if the work entails no tircha (exertion) <ref> Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 66:38 based on Mishna Brurah 540:7. Aruch HaShulchan 540:4 forbids great exertion. Pri Megadim M”Z 540:3 permits even great exertion. (Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 66:38 adds that the pri megadim means that it’s permitted if it’s a maaseh hedyot or shinui.) See Nishmat Adam 110:1. Netivei Moed 7:2 says tzorech hamoed must be hedyot and one should still minimize the exertion. </ref>
# It’s permitted to do an action even if it will involve violating a melacha indirectly if there’s a holiday need. For example, it’s permitted to cut branches in order to make Sachach for the [[Sukkah]] as long as one makes sure to only cut from one side of the tree. Another example, it’s permitted to wash one’s hands over grass. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 18-9), Pitchei Teshuvot 530:1 </ref>  
# It’s permitted to do an action even if it will involve violating a melacha indirectly if there’s a holiday need. For example, it’s permitted to cut branches in order to make Sachach for the [[Sukkah]] as long as one makes sure to only cut from one side of the tree. Another example, it’s permitted to wash one’s hands over grass. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 18-9), Pitchei Teshuvot 530:1 </ref>  
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# It’s permissible to vacuum in an area you usually vacuum once a week. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 19) </ref>
# It’s permissible to vacuum in an area you usually vacuum once a week. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 19) </ref>
# Some say it’s forbidden to nail a picture to a wall for decorative purposes, while others permit since it involves no skilled work or exertion. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 19-20) </ref>
# Some say it’s forbidden to nail a picture to a wall for decorative purposes, while others permit since it involves no skilled work or exertion. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 19-20) </ref>
# It’s forbidden to garden, plant, dewed, or move grass on Chol HaMoed.  Watering is only permitted if the plant is in danger of dying. <ref> S"A 537:1, Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 21) </ref>
# It’s forbidden to garden, plant, dewed, or move grass on Chol HaMoed.  Watering is only permitted if the plant is in danger of dying. <ref> Shulchan Aruch 537:1, Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 21) </ref>
# It’s permitted to pick flowers in order to decorate for the holiday. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 21), Chol HaMoed KeHilchato (7:4 pg 234) </ref>
# It’s permitted to pick flowers in order to decorate for the holiday. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 21), Chol HaMoed KeHilchato (7:4 pg 234) </ref>