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# 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> S"A 537:1, Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 21) </ref> | ||
# It’s permitted to pick flowers for | # 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> | ||
===Simchat Chag=== | ===Simchat Chag=== | ||
# An activity that brings one simcha is considered a holiday need as it’s a mitzvah to have simcha on the holiday. | # An activity that brings one simcha is considered a holiday need as it’s a mitzvah to have simcha on the holiday. For example, going on a family trip is considered simchat haChag and so it’s permissible to wash one’s car windows or fill up the tank in order to drive to the park. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 22) </ref> | ||
# For example, since playing music is considered a simchat hachag, it’s permitted to fix (in an unskilled fashion) an instrument in order to play music for the holiday. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 21) </ref> | # For example, since playing music is considered a simchat hachag, it’s permitted to fix (in an unskilled fashion) an instrument in order to play music for the holiday. <ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 21) </ref> | ||
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#A skilled worker may sew with a Shinui meaning making long stitches and the stiches should alternate between high and low (forming a zig-zag). <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 14) </ref> | #A skilled worker may sew with a Shinui meaning making long stitches and the stiches should alternate between high and low (forming a zig-zag). <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 14) </ref> | ||
# Since a Shinui isn’t possible when sewing on a bottom, it’s still permissible if one sews it on loosely and only uses 2 out of 4 holes (even the diagonal ones), while others say not to sew on a button at all. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 14) quotes Rav Yacov Kamenetsky and the Debrinsiner Rav who allow if the action is significantly changed such as it’s loose and one only sews it through 2 holes. Hilchot Chol HaMoed continues to quote Rav Moshe Feinstein who forbids unless there’s no other clothes to wear. </ref> | # Since a Shinui isn’t possible when sewing on a bottom, it’s still permissible if one sews it on loosely and only uses 2 out of 4 holes (even the diagonal ones), while others say not to sew on a button at all. <Ref> Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 14) quotes Rav Yacov Kamenetsky and the Debrinsiner Rav who allow if the action is significantly changed such as it’s loose and one only sews it through 2 holes. Hilchot Chol HaMoed continues to quote Rav Moshe Feinstein who forbids unless there’s no other clothes to wear. </ref> | ||
# According to some authorities it’s never considered a Shinui if a skilled person sews with a sewing machine while others are lenient if one makes a Shinui. | # According to some authorities it’s never considered a Shinui if a skilled person sews with a sewing machine while others are lenient if one makes a Shinui. | ||
==Preparation of food== | ==Preparation of food== | ||
