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Motek

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 12:21 pm

(Kitzur S.A. siman 104, seif 2) Chazal (in Makos and Avos) say:

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one who degrades Chol Ha'Moed, even if he has Torah and good deeds, has no portion in the World to Come shock

what constitutes degrading Chol Ha'Moed? not honoring it with food, drink and clothing
therefore, everybody is obligated to honor Chol Ha'Moed to the best of his abilities, and to wear honorable clothing

Question: how is it that an advertisement for Chol Ha'Moed activities which includes paintball shooting, says "bring old clothes"?

what do you wear when roller or ice skating, boating, biking, going on amusement park rides etc.? if it's not "honorable clothing" uh oh ... Confused

Tefila

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 12:45 pm

Wow didn't know this, so what is one supposed to do Chol Hamoed. Hm think I just answerd my own question.

supermom

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 2:10 pm

it doesn't say shabbos clothing, but what is wrong with wearing nice weekday clothing. not jeans and all? a lot of people have really nice weekday clothing. you wear shabbos clothing with shabbos shoes shaitel and all everyday of chol hamoad?

sarahd

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 2:40 pm

We were told in high school that while one should dress lechvod Chol Hamoed, if you are engaging in activities such as paintball (not that that existed in our times) you may dress accordingly, as long as otherwise you dress properly.

Motek

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 3:14 pm

a source for that ruling would be helpful!

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you wear shabbos clothing

Shabbos robe at home, bigdei Shabbos out

supermom

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 3:18 pm

kol hakovod to you!! one day I will come to that level.

sarahd

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 3:34 pm

Motek wrote:

a source for that ruling would be helpful!

Motek, do you know how long ago I graduated high school? I don't even remember who told us that - our halacha teacher, our principal, or someone else.

Motek

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 3:52 pm

so? do your homework! you're not too old for that! please find out for us!

Tefila

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 4:15 pm

Motek I guess you don't go paintballing then Twisted Evil

Motek

Sun, Apr 10 2005, 4:24 pm

never tried it!
has anybody else?

supermom

Tue, Apr 12 2005, 2:52 pm

tried it and it is a blast they do it in our community twice a year for boys, men and girls, woman yes seperate and we all love it. you should try it.

1stimer

Mon, Apr 18 2005, 4:48 pm

You should see what the mishna brura writes concerning 'chol hamoed trips'

that it is worse than working on chol hamoed

Motek

Mon, Apr 18 2005, 4:52 pm

what sort of trips could the Mishna Brura be referring to already? Confused

got a source so we can look it up?

roza

Mon, Apr 18 2005, 7:46 pm

and what's the deal with working on chol amoed?

proudmom

Mon, Apr 18 2005, 7:50 pm

I think my father worked on Chol Hamoed. He worked for a jewish place

Motek

Mon, Apr 18 2005, 9:01 pm

read all about it:

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrar......html

Tovah

Tue, Apr 19 2005, 12:37 pm

your allowed to work if it will be a loss of money

Tefila

Tue, Apr 19 2005, 12:45 pm

I will wear whatever is clean and fits 8)

gryp

Tue, Apr 19 2005, 2:17 pm

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I will wear whatever is clean and fits

freilich, your post made me laugh when I realized how much it applies to me too. we dont do laundry on chol hamoed so im bringing tons more clothes than I would usually...

shalhevet

Mon, Apr 03 2006, 5:09 pm

Tovah wrote:

your allowed to work if it will be a loss of money

What work isn't a loss of money? Volunteering?

You have to ask a shaila if you are allowed to work on Chol Hamoed. You are not usually allowed to work if you'd just lose your salary for those days. It also depends what job you do.

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